Post your Android Desktop - Page 2

trick202 · September 24th, 2009, 04:31 AM

Yeah, I'll second that.

I was going to have a mess with ahome, but don't know if it's worth it with the sense UI on my hero.

Anyone?

gigabit · September 28th, 2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by i_maq

Here's a couple of my screens, I turned off Sense UI on my Hero and switched to home, kept it kinda simple but it still looks sexy:

sexy. plain and simple. im waiting for sprint to release the HERO, then one day i shall have a phone similar to yours.

where did you get that background? me wants!!!

i_maq · September 29th, 2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gigabit

sexy. plain and simple. im waiting for sprint to release the HERO, then one day i shall have a phone similar to yours.

where did you get that background? me wants!!!

You can get the background here. I'm using it on my PC too

It looks even better in real life with that high quality display...

gnarlyDUCK · October 26th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Here are all 7 of my screens:

i_maq · October 26th, 2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gnarlyDUCK

Here are all 7 of my screens:

You don't have any of the 12 clocks!!!

DeaDnuLL · October 27th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Theme can be found at http://www.android-theme.com/

dkaufman1 · October 27th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Well done...that is really well done.

TreyDaPrince · October 27th, 2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bugmenot

You must share how you did this...

...Well you don't really, but it would be much appreciated! =)

Wam · October 30th, 2009, 04:46 AM

@DeaDnuLL

Nice .. VERY Nice

Apps_Droid · November 6th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Very nice presentation.

DizzyDix · November 8th, 2009, 08:48 AM

mcbtrain929 · November 8th, 2009, 06:53 PM

so, if i were to search for an image online to use as my wallpaper, what's the minimum/preferred size of the image so that it will work as a wallpaper, on a droid or an eris? thanks!

dkaufman1 · November 9th, 2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbtrain929

so, if i were to search for an image online to use as my wallpaper, what's the minimum/preferred size of the image so that it will work as a wallpaper, on a droid or an eris? thanks!

Prior to a droid the preferred size was always 640x480 which handles the left and right scroll of the home screen very nicely on the 1.x Android devices. Bigger was overkill. I don't know how the droid handles this as it actually has a larger screen size. Try 640x480 and see.

Also - HTC Sense users might offer up a different suggestion for the size of their backgrounds, I believe instead of just 3 home panes they have 5, that might change things as well.

TreyDaPrince · November 9th, 2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bugmenot

OK, does anyone know where I can find this theme. I REALLY like it!

barry99705 · November 9th, 2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DeaDnuLL

Theme can be found at android-theme.com | Buuf rebuilt the only way to theme

Heh, I used to have a theme very similar to that on my Sharp Zarus.

Soda Popinski · November 10th, 2009, 10:28 AM

My desktop is so generic and boring looking

. I really need to figure out how to make cool looking ones like you guys.

DroidPower · November 10th, 2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by devolio

You all know how this works. Post a picture of your Android's desktop.

There's 2 ways to do this:

With root
1) Download the Screenshot application (free).
2) Open the application, give it su permission, and once the text comes up, close it.
3) Press and hold the camera button for a second at the home screen. The camera application will pop up after a second with a Toast that tells you where the screenshot is saved. Whalah.

Without root
1) Install the Android SDK
2) Enable USB debugging on your device
3) Run DDMS from the tools directory
4) Select your phone from the list
5) Go in the menu, select Device, and then Screen capture. Whalah.

Here's mine (aHome + OS X theme)

I know, I know, Apple.

Also, I think the funky left border is from aHome, can anyone confirm?

I'm an APPLE person myself, how good does Safari work on the Droid?

Soda Popinski · November 10th, 2009, 05:12 PM

Is there a free icon app that you guys used? Each time I think I found one it says you need to download one of two apps which are both paid apps.

JohnMcClane · November 11th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Why in the world is there not just a screen capture app? Capture it was amazing for my BB... This is driving me nuts, lol. I used this non stop!!

Mr_N1ce · November 12th, 2009, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TreyDaPrince

OK, does anyone know where I can find this theme. I REALLY like it!

I found a similar wallpaper. Maybe that helps:

dkaufman1 · November 13th, 2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnMcClane

Why in the world is there not just a screen capture app? Capture it was amazing for my BB... This is driving me nuts, lol. I used this non stop!!

Apparently the 'lame' excuse is that due to the open nature of the app approval process there was a concern for bad things to happen if screen captures happened without your knowledge by an app, say when you were using another app like Bank of America. I understand the security risk...but it would be nice to have at least an OS user controlled option.

justjimjpc · November 13th, 2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dkaufman1

Apparently the 'lame' excuse is that due to the open nature of the app approval process there was a concern for bad things to happen if screen captures happened without your knowledge by an app, say when you were using another app like Bank of America. I understand the security risk...but it would be nice to have at least an OS user controlled option.

Dave, that would be Ok... provided it was not accessible as most settings are from a program.... Just like Timeriffic accessing settings can be an done even (without user knowledge) ...

So I think with proper safeguards ..this should be possible ... I just think that possibly google doesnt see it as worth investing the coding protection ....(evenif it is possibly failsafe)

dkaufman1 · November 13th, 2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by justjimjpc

Dave, that would be Ok... provided it was not accessible as most settings are from a program.... Just like Timeriffic accessing settings can be an done even (without user knowledge) ...

So I think with proper safeguards ..this should be possible ... I just think that possibly google doesnt see it as worth investing the coding protection ....(evenif it is possibly failsafe)

As a designer/developer and evangelist I want the feature, app etc. I had it with other devices in the past and there seemed to be little risk. I don't see Android as being any more connected.

I have not heard of a screenshot application for a PC that takes screenshots without user knowledge but since there are key loggers and other tracking tools I don't doubt this could be coded and hidden in some application.

Google's lack of inclusion of this feature seems very over protective. People do all sorts of bad things with Google products every day. This seems very small and something they could go with more of a smart approach, not a black/white or 0/1 approach.

justjimjpc · November 13th, 2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dkaufman1

As a designer/developer and evangelist I want the feature, app etc. I had it with other devices in the past and there seemed to be little risk. I don't see Android as being any more connected.

I have not heard of a screenshot application for a PC that takes screenshots without user knowledge but since there are key loggers and other tracking tools I don't doubt this could be coded and hidden in some application.

Google's lack of inclusion of this feature seems very over protective. People do all sorts of bad things with Google products every day. This seems very small and something they could go with more of a smart approach, not a black/white or 0/1 approach.

Well, I agree and you would think it wouldn't be that difficult ... but maybe google has more pressing holes to plug ...

TreyDaPrince · November 14th, 2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_N1ce

I found a similar wallpaper. Maybe that helps:

Close enough. Thanks a lot! I'm thinking his theme is from a rooted phone so I'm content with what I have. Thanks for the wallpaper.

jhut · November 17th, 2009, 09:27 PM

acp · November 18th, 2009, 12:25 PM

on my Moment

icstars989 · November 19th, 2009, 12:23 AM

Ha, Vernon Hills, nice!

TreyDaPrince · November 22nd, 2009, 08:05 AM

adrianvfx · November 22nd, 2009, 07:17 PM

where I can download the free version of ahome? So i can put these themes on

justjimjpc · November 22nd, 2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by adrianvfx

where I can download the free version of ahome? So i can put these themes on

aHome is in the Market ... search for "ahome mappn"

Soda Popinski · November 27th, 2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by adrianvfx

where I can download the free version of ahome? So i can put these themes on

I don't think there is one

. I've been searching for a while. I was trying to find out if everyone here used a free app in order to make these cool desktops; assuming they did. I cannot seem to find a free one so I guess we gotta pay $5.

shante1012 · November 27th, 2009, 10:05 AM

how do i get a shot of th screen. is there an app for it

justjimjpc · November 27th, 2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Soda Popinski

I don't think there is one

. I've been searching for a while. I was trying to find out if everyone here used a free app in order to make these cool desktops; assuming they did. I cannot seem to find a free one so I guess we gotta pay $5.

I think there is still a lite version ... but it may have been removed ...

Check the www.mappn.com website

shivers316 · November 27th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Here's my latest...

justjimjpc · November 27th, 2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shivers316

Here's my latest...

looks sweet

Soda Popinski · November 27th, 2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by justjimjpc

I think there is still a lite version ... but it may have been removed ...

Check the www.mappn.com website

Sadly I don't see it on the site. Do you know if aHome works with the Droid? I'm reading on another forum where a lot of users are complaining saying they could not install it on the new Droid.

richpac · November 27th, 2009, 04:31 PM

sorry to not be up to date but what is a rooted phone?? What are its advantages???

justjimjpc · November 27th, 2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Soda Popinski

Sadly I don't see it on the site. Do you know if aHome works with the Droid? I'm reading on another forum where a lot of users are complaining saying they could not install it on the new Droid.

aHome does not work on Droid yet

Soda Popinski · November 27th, 2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by justjimjpc

aHome does not work on Droid yet

Darn! So what can I use to get a cool looking desktop like the others have on here? Is there anything that you can recommend?

justjimjpc · November 27th, 2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Soda Popinski

Darn! So what can I use to get a cool looking desktop like the others have on here? Is there anything that you can recommend?

Not having a Droid I am not sure ... but suggest you ask around in the Droid Forum ...

krazykrivda · November 28th, 2009, 05:45 PM

My Rasta/Bob Marley Tribute

1 Apps.JPG

2 Today.JPG

3 Home.JPG

4 Music.JPG

5 Games.JPG

FireChief · November 28th, 2009, 09:53 PM

I like the black screen..

..it matches the phone since it's all black.. The icons are EASY to read and find.. ..add a few photos (awesome wife and kids) and you have a cool screen...

darksk1n · November 28th, 2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LostSouls

Mine using open home ^^

Theme is Ghost Black + Beautifully widgets for the clock

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET THESE CLOCKS U GUYS HAVE??? AND WILL IT WORK ON MY MOTOROLA CLIQ?? HELP PLEASE!! ASAP I NEED TO GET THIS CLOCK!

krazykrivda · November 28th, 2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by darksk1n

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET THESE CLOCKS U GUYS HAVE??? AND WILL IT WORK ON MY MOTOROLA CLIQ?? HELP PLEASE!! ASAP I NEED TO GET THIS CLOCK!

I use it for mine. It's Weather Widget 'donate version'. The clock is also skinable.

darksk1n · November 28th, 2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by krazykrivda

I use it for mine. It's Weather Widget 'donate version'. The clock is also skinable.

I see one that has donate behind it and it costs 1.49 ....is that it? And how do u skin it? Oh and thanks for helping!

krazykrivda · November 29th, 2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by darksk1n

I see one that has donate behind it and it costs 1.49 ....is that it? And how do u skin it? Oh and thanks for helping!

I'm no longer sure of the price. Open it in the market place. It shuold mention the flip clock in the first line or two in the description. It's made by Android Apps. You add via widgets on homescreen, but when you open the app icon it takes you to a setting menu. There you click the install clock skin fro SD card. It will get initial skin, and the option below will allow you to install other skins. You will also need to download a free addition file explorer to set this up apparently, it will point you in the proper direction. I uninstalled the explorer once the clock is skinned, it's a bit buggy, but try 1 or two time and it'll work. A few force closes. But Once it's up, it's good to go.

(PS there is a free forecast add-on, I'd recommend that also, it's pretty nice)

PiggyGirl · November 29th, 2009, 03:30 AM

No matter what I do, clicking on the DDMS file doesn't do anything (black window pops up but it's there and gone in less than a second). I've even installd Eclipse and Java (jdk 6), to no avail. This should be easier. I want everyone to see my pink themed homescreen. :-(

mkdauff · December 2nd, 2009, 09:43 AM

Where did you get the matching GPS/WIFI/BT switches? I have Wifi and BT, but the GPS one I found looks like crap compared to the one you have...matches perfectly!

lifeafter2am · December 2nd, 2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mkdauff

Where did you get the matching GPS/WIFI/BT switches? I have Wifi and BT, but the GPS one I found looks like crap compared to the one you have...matches perfectly!

Mine came from Beautiful Widgets which comes with a whole host of stuff.