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CriticalCritic · February 14th, 2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric-VTX

Hey critical, you've been an awesome support! thanks!!!

I will try it sometime today when the wife is out and about? I think i will purchase them to get most benifit? My phone is stock that shouldn't be a problem right? Meaning is not rooted? Also i seem to get some really bad internet lag. So wasn't sure is this will make it worse? Thanks!

No problem.
Right, stock phone= good to go. You don't need root for this stuff.
As far as the internet lag goes, is that including when you are in 3G coverage (you have the 'EV' next to the signal bars)? Or just when you have basic data coverage (1x)? If you just have 1x, then that is to be expected...
Or are you talking about when you have a wifi connection? If you are comparing your phone wifi vs your computer's wifi, the phone is not going to match the loading speed of your computer. You could try running as many of your typical websites in their optional mobile version (like this forum), if they have one. I would suggest saving the mobile versions into your bookmarks for easy future access. You could also try Opera browser because it really does load faster, but it's mean

.

If you choose to run the setup in open homes' persistent mode, then it may impact your browser. You just need to try out the persistent mode for yourself to see what you prefer.

Also, don't forgot that you don't necessarily have to use open home! I completely forgot to mention this... you should check out the other thread on this forum about the comparisons of the different alternate home apps. The X5 launcher should work with many of them, not just open home. Others may meet your preferences even better than open home. I just use open home because I jumped the gun and bought the full version right after I bought the phone. And I don't care to try the others because I have already put the money into this one

Eric-VTX · February 14th, 2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

No problem.
Right, stock phone= good to go. You don't need root for this stuff.
As far as the internet lag goes, is that including when you are in 3G coverage (you have the 'EV' next to the signal bars)? Or just when you have basic data coverage (1x)? If you just have 1x, then that is to be expected...
Or are you talking about when you have a wifi connection? If you are comparing your phone wifi vs your computer's wifi, the phone is not going to match the loading speed of your computer. You could try running as many of your typical websites in their optional mobile version (like this forum), if they have one. I would suggest saving the mobile versions into your bookmarks for easy future access. You could also try Opera browser because it really does load faster, but it's mean

.

If you choose to run the setup in open homes' persistent mode, then it may impact your browser. You just need to try out the persistent mode for yourself to see what you prefer.

Also, don't forgot that you don't necessarily have to use open home! I completely forgot to mention this... you should check out the other thread on this forum about the comparisons of the different alternate home apps. The X5 launcher should work with many of them, not just open home. Others may meet your preferences even better than open home. I just use open home because I jumped the gun and bought the full version right after I bought the phone. And I don't care to try the others because I have already put the money into this one

Thanks, Yes Im talking about EV... As for wifi it rocks!!! I know I can't compare with computer, but it does upload pretty quick.. But for some reason when i'm out at friends house...on EV it just freezes and can't get anything to come up on web? I use dolphin browser at the moment..As for open home any other issues? Thanks!!!

Eric-VTX · February 14th, 2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric-VTX

thanks, I will let you know how i did? If when I do this? Are any of these apps free? Also would i need to invalidate any apps from the phone or that won't matter? And another will I lose this set up when 2.1 update comes out? And what is screebl? Thanks for all your support!!!

hi critic, Well I've installed openhome, where do I set up? I can't find settings for that app? also i downloaded a skin and can't get that to come up. As for the clock can't see to find the one you have an don't no how to set up my home for weather? sorry if i'm a pain...thanks!

CriticalCritic · February 14th, 2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric-VTX

hi critic, Well I've installed openhome, where do I set up? I can't find settings for that app? also i downloaded a skin and can't get that to come up. As for the clock can't see to find the one you have an don't no how to set up my home for weather? sorry if i'm a pain...thanks!

It's been a while since I messed with the home stuff... I think you just launch open home if I recall correctly... Then try hitting the 'home' key on your phone. it should pop up a menu to choose between openhome or the regular home. Check the box at the bottom, then click openhome.

It will look pretty much like the basic setup, except there may be two small symbols on wither side of the screen (a star and a magnifying glass if I recall correctly).

At that point, hit the menu button on your phone. Then hit 'More' and then choose the options you want to mess with... Go to "skins" to apply the skin you downloaded. And go to "Open Home Settings" to do... well... the obvious (settings for open home). Mess around with it and get used to it.

The clock is 'beautiful widgets' in the market. Last time I heard, they had a new skin that resembles the clock I am using. However, the clock that I am specifically using is in a version from a couple months ago. I thought I heard that they still had a flipclock skin for their weather widget, but I could be wrong.

Eric-VTX · February 14th, 2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

It's been a while since I messed with the home stuff... I think you just launch open home if I recall correctly... Then try hitting the 'home' key on your phone. it should pop up a menu to choose between openhome or the regular home. Check the box at the bottom, then click openhome.

It will look pretty much like the basic setup, except there may be two small symbols on wither side of the screen (a star and a magnifying glass if I recall correctly).

At that point, hit the menu button on your phone. Then hit 'More' and then choose the options you want to mess with... Go to "skins" to apply the skin you downloaded. And go to "Open Home Settings" to do... well... the obvious (settings for open home). Mess around with it and get used to it.

The clock is 'beautiful widgets' in the market. Last time I heard, they had a new skin that resembles the clock I am using. However, the clock that I am specifically using is in a version from a couple months ago. I thought I heard that they still had a flipclock skin for their weather widget, but I could be wrong.

Thanks, found it! I guess if I knew what every settings meant lol? The thing i'm having a problem with is that sometimes it goes back to stock screen? I did checked the box then hit openhome...but sometimes it does go back to stock.

I guess is trial and error? I'm loving the home screens but now i feel i have to much room? lol I will try to find that clock but had no sucess? do you recommend I un-check screebl, openhome or anyother from ATK Advance Task Killer?
Listen thanks for your help...Samsung Moment for "Dummies"...lol
Thanks,

CriticalCritic · February 15th, 2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric-VTX

Thanks, found it! I guess if I knew what every settings meant lol? The thing i'm having a problem with is that sometimes it goes back to stock screen? I did checked the box then hit openhome...but sometimes it does go back to stock.

I guess is trial and error? I'm loving the home screens but now i feel i have to much room? lol I will try to find that clock but had no sucess? do you recommend I un-check screebl, openhome or anyother from ATK Advance Task Killer?
Listen thanks for your help...Samsung Moment for "Dummies"...lol
Thanks,

Well, if you feel that you have too many home screens, you can go into openhome options and decrease the number of screens. I think you can choose 3,5, or 7.

I'm not sure why it's going back to the stock screen? There may be two reasons. 1- Are you using the free version? And if so, what does the free version explicitly restrict? Is it just a limited trial period or do you also lose options? or 2- Your task killer is killing your open home program, and forcing you back to the stock screen.

I suggest that you get rid of the task killer. I used to use Advanced Task Manager (an app killer program), and it noticeably bogged down my phone. I believe you will find that you phone actually runs more smoothly without it.

Did you get beautiful widgets and you can't find that clock? Or can you just not find beautiful widgets in the market?

If you are going to keep ATK, then you need to place all of the programs I suggested on the ignore list. But again, I suggest at least trying to go without ATK for a couple days and see what you think. You can always reinstall it later.

Eric-VTX · February 15th, 2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

Well, if you feel that you have too many home screens, you can go into openhome options and decrease the number of screens. I think you can choose 3,5, or 7.

I'm not sure why it's going back to the stock screen? There may be two reasons. 1- Are you using the free version? And if so, what does the free version explicitly restrict? Is it just a limited trial period or do you also lose options? or 2- Your task killer is killing your open home program, and forcing you back to the stock screen.

I suggest that you get rid of the task killer. I used to use Advanced Task Manager (an app killer program), and it noticeably bogged down my phone. I believe you will find that you phone actually runs more smoothly without it.

Did you get beautiful widgets and you can't find that clock? Or can you just not find beautiful widgets in the market?

If you are going to keep ATK, then you need to place all of the programs I suggested on the ignore list. But again, I suggest at least trying to go without ATK for a couple days and see what you think. You can always reinstall it later.

Hey Critical You have been so help, You are making me look good! lol
Thanks!
yeah I think I got it figured out...and I have ATK and seem to be working fine! What i did take out from ATK was screebl, cause it disabled it. I'm using 5 screen and customizing to taste. I did purchase it, now I've got a wife who wants it on hers? do you feel I should uncheck "openhome" from ATK?
Can you explain what "persist mode" mean? don't qiute get it..sorry?

Oh, yeah thanks again for beautiful gadgets" found it and downloaded it...And Love it! I actually like the new version of it! The more I play with this moment...man how can i've been without a smartphone "device".
I'm so glad i chose the moment for my wife and I...No offense to the Hero, but it just didn't atract me...I really don't like the roller ball mouse key.

Thats why make different phones for different folks!

We need more people like yourself in this world! I'm the same way but in things i'm good at...obviously this phone thing, android, smartphone is new to me...I came from a slide Samsung 520 basic phone...
lol

Eric-VTX · February 15th, 2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

Well, if you feel that you have too many home screens, you can go into openhome options and decrease the number of screens. I think you can choose 3,5, or 7.

I'm not sure why it's going back to the stock screen? There may be two reasons. 1- Are you using the free version? And if so, what does the free version explicitly restrict? Is it just a limited trial period or do you also lose options? or 2- Your task killer is killing your open home program, and forcing you back to the stock screen.

I suggest that you get rid of the task killer. I used to use Advanced Task Manager (an app killer program), and it noticeably bogged down my phone. I believe you will find that you phone actually runs more smoothly without it.

Did you get beautiful widgets and you can't find that clock? Or can you just not find beautiful widgets in the market?

If you are going to keep ATK, then you need to place all of the programs I suggested on the ignore list. But again, I suggest at least trying to go without ATK for a couple days and see what you think. You can always reinstall it later.

Oh, how do you get those little dots .... ... for the windows out? I did name the windows but can't seem to know the tab for those dots? Thanks again!

CriticalCritic · February 15th, 2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric-VTX

Hey Critical You have been so help, You are making me look good! lol
Thanks!
yeah I think I got it figured out...and I have ATK and seem to be working fine! What i did take out from ATK was screebl, cause it disabled it. I'm using 5 screen and customizing to taste. I did purchase it, now I've got a wife who wants it on hers? do you feel I should uncheck "openhome" from ATK?
Can you explain what "persist mode" mean? don't qiute get it..sorry?

You're very welcome.
Yeah, you need to make sure that ATk leaves open home alone. That's the reason that you keep getting sent back to the stock home screen. ATK is automatically killing open home.

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Originally Posted by Eric-VTX

Oh, yeah thanks again for beautiful gadgets" found it and downloaded it...And Love it! I actually like the new version of it! The more I play with this moment...man how can i've been without a smartphone "device".
I'm so glad i chose the moment for my wife and I...No offense to the Hero, but it just didn't atract me...I really don't like the roller ball mouse key.

Is it called beautiful gadgets now? Cool. glad you found it.
I had the same thoughts about the trackball. I have always heard that they start sticking after a couple months. It seems that the [apparent] originator of the trackball (blackberry) is even abandoning the trackball in their newer models in exchange for the optical pad.

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Originally Posted by Eric-VTX

Thats why make different phones for different folks!

Yeah, though Android is so customizable (compared to other OSs) that I believe it may suit many more people than most other phones can. I expect to see this android explosion continue, and eventually shadow the iphone in about 3-5 years (the only reason it's not going to be sooner is because extended phone contracts will be inhibiting the reflection of changes in consumer preferences and consumption).

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Originally Posted by Eric-VTX

...I came from a slide Samsung 520 basic phone... lol

No kidding? Me too! I had that phone for two years before I picked up the Moment. I loved that phone because it was so solid for a slider! It's the reason why I felt so comfortable choosing another Samsung slider phone

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Originally Posted by Eric-VTX

Oh, how do you get those little dots .... ... for the windows out? I did name the windows but can't seem to know the tab for those dots? Thanks again!

I WISH I KNEW! They included those dots in the most recent update (that's why they don't appear in my screen shots), but they didn't include a way to get rid of them! I hate them and want them gone too

I guess we have to wait for an update.

glad I can be of help

Eric-VTX · February 15th, 2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

You're very welcome.
Yeah, you need to make sure that ATk leaves open home alone. That's the reason that you keep getting sent back to the stock home screen. ATK is automatically killing open home.

Is it called beautiful gadgets now? Cool. glad you found it.
I had the same thoughts about the trackball. I have always heard that they start sticking after a couple months. It seems that the [apparent] originator of the trackball (blackberry) is even abandoning the trackball in their newer models in exchange for the optical pad.

Yeah, though Android is so customizable (compared to other OSs) that I believe it may suit many more people than most other phones can. I expect to see this android explosion continue, and eventually shadow the iphone in about 3-5 years (the only reason it's not going to be sooner is because extended phone contracts will be inhibiting the reflection of changes in consumer preferences and consumption).

No kidding? Me too! I had that phone for two years before I picked up the Moment. I loved that phone because it was so solid for a slider! It's the reason why I felt so comfortable choosing another Samsung slider phone

I WISH I KNEW! They included those dots in the most recent update (that's why they don't appear in my screen shots), but they didn't include a way to get rid of them! I hate them and want them gone too

I guess we have to wait for an update.

glad I can be of help

Glad is just not me with the dots? That makes me feel i'm not that incompatent? lol

Yeah, my wife and I both had those phones just before we just got these.
actually I got the moment for myself and the blackberry curve for the wife. But once she played with mine that lasted a week until i returned it and got her a moment...she loves it...
I can't tell you how much we love these phones! is like everyday we learn something great with this device!
thanks!

IOWA · February 15th, 2010, 05:26 PM

zefies stuff for sure

CriticalCritic · February 15th, 2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IOWA

zefies stuff for sure

Crap

thanks

IOWA · February 16th, 2010, 01:57 AM

Here we go. This one works pretty nicely!

few more edits to my samsung logo/wallpaper/bootscreen

(Screen shot of it on my Moment)

(Actual Image)

Mw182006 · February 16th, 2010, 01:08 PM

Not my cup of tea, but nice work regardless. So if I understand it correctly, that's the zefie kernel + a custom launcher?

IOWA · February 16th, 2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mw182006

Not my cup of tea, but nice work regardless. So if I understand it correctly, that's the zefie kernel + a custom launcher?

Correcto!

Zefie CL14 system/modem as well as the kernel

BirdieMN · February 19th, 2010, 01:38 AM

Here are my screen shots running Gator Boots 3.3 which includes a modified launcher plus a font someone posted somewhere along the way. I'm running 5 screens with the center being my home.

Home Screen

Left of Home

Far Left of Home

Right of Home

Far Right of Home

Notification Pulled Down

Lock Screen

caspertodd · February 19th, 2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BirdieMN

Here are my screen shots running Gator Boots 3.3 which includes a modified launcher plus a font someone posted somewhere along the way. I'm running 5 screens with the center being my home.

Home Screen

Left of Home

Far Left of Home

Right of Home

Far Right of Home

Notification Pulled Down

Lock Screen

Very nice! Except for the Minnesota Wild part

j/k I definitely like this kind of background on the Moment because of its vivid AMOLED screen.

godsdragon · February 19th, 2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cds36

here's mine nothing special

I like that ! where can I get the software for it? Is it panda home? I would love to put my calendar on the desktop so I can keep track of my schedule... thanks!

godsdragon · February 19th, 2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BirdieMN

Here are my screen shots running Gator Boots 3.3 which includes a modified launcher plus a font someone posted somewhere along the way. I'm running 5 screens with the center being my home.

I like this one too...

PSYB0RG · February 25th, 2010, 09:26 PM

In the pics, it shows me not having a notification bar, lol. Dont know why the pics turned out like that, but i do have one, lol

Top

Right

Left 2 with different icons

Current Left screen

Bottom

bds120 · February 26th, 2010, 11:02 AM

@CasperRodd and @Greavous

What calendar is that on the screen of you all moment.

caspertodd · February 26th, 2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bds120

@CasperRodd and @Greavous

What calendar is that on the screen of you all moment.

If you are talking about the weather/date/time widget, it is Beautiful Widgets. Both the small widget and the large widget is included. I downloaded a skin to change the font.

dreze88 · February 26th, 2010, 10:04 PM

I'll play. Open Home, old Beautiful Widgets, MBlend Red Icons, 5 screens (can go to 7) . Pretty basic. Other screens are contacts and piture widgets.

~~SmokinPiff~~ · February 27th, 2010, 03:32 PM

Using Open Home set at 5 screens. 1st screen MixZing Music Widget/2nd screen Pure Calendar Widget/3rd screen Beautiful Widets, TasKiller, Phone & Messaging apps plus browser/4th screen Contact Shortcuts & photo gallery/5th screen Facebook Widget, Market & frequently used apps.

godsdragon · March 2nd, 2010, 10:28 AM

I am sorry to post here but I have a question I have not been able to find an answer for... I installed a weather widget and ittells me there is not enough room to put it on my desktop...how do I enlarge the desktop so I can use my new widget? do I have to download one of those "change the screen" applications?

CriticalCritic · March 2nd, 2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by godsdragon

I am sorry to post here but I have a question I have not been able to find an answer for... I installed a weather widget and ittells me there is not enough room to put it on my desktop...how do I enlarge the desktop so I can use my new widget? do I have to download one of those "change the screen" applications?

You cannot "enlarge your screen" but you can remove widgets to give you space. It sounds like the dimensional setup of the widget does not have room among your icons.
I have two suggestions:
1) read what the dimensions are supposed to be for the widget (it will be <4 X <4) then shift your icons around accordinly to make room for the widget.
2) If the widget does not specify its dimensions, then I suggest taking note of the icons you have on your screen. Then removing all of those icons. Then add the widget to the empty screen, and then add the icons back in to fill the space up as you see fit.

Edit: #1 would actually be less than or equal to 4 in both cases (not just less than).

godsdragon · March 2nd, 2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

You cannot "enlarge your screen" but you can remove widgets to give you space. It sounds like the dimensional setup of the widget does not have room among your icons.
I have two suggestions:
1) read what the dimensions are supposed to be for the widget (it will be <4 X <4) then shift your icons around accordinly to make room for the widget.
2) If the widget does not specify its dimensions, then I suggest taking note of the icons you have on your screen. Then removing all of those icons. Then add the widget to the empty screen, and then add the icons back in to fill the space up as you see fit.

Edit: #1 would actually be less than or equal to 4 in both cases (not just less than).

How do I remove widgets without deleting/uninstalling them?
(pardon the question if you may)

CriticalCritic · March 2nd, 2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by godsdragon

How do I remove widgets without deleting/uninstalling them?
(pardon the question if you may)

the same as you get rid of icons. hold down on them on the screen until the phone vibrates and the icon/widget 'lifts up.' then move it down to the app drawer (which is now a waste basket). it doesn't delete anything except for the desktop icon.

godsdragon · March 2nd, 2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

the same as you get rid of icons. hold down on them on the screen until the phone vibrates and the icon/widget 'lifts up.' then move it down to the app drawer (which is now a waste basket). it doesn't delete anything except for the desktop icon.

Ok. I tried that. It did not work, Plus, when I tried to restore my apps icons they don't restore to where they were originally...
Please help...

CriticalCritic · March 2nd, 2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by godsdragon

Ok. I tried that. It did not work, Plus, when I tried to restore my apps icons they don't restore to where they were originally...
Please help...

The only way to get rid of a widget is to touch and hold down on it (about 2 secs) until it lifts up for you to move it.
I don't understand how you were trying to restore the icons? They will not automatically restore to the position that they were in. You have to open the app drawer, hold down on the app you want, and it will select the app and you will be able to move it around the home screen to wherever you want it.

~~SmokinPiff~~ · March 2nd, 2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by godsdragon

Ok. I tried that. It did not work, Plus, when I tried to restore my apps icons they don't restore to where they were originally...
Please help...

if you're not quite understanding how to move your icons and widgets around, they have youtube videos with people customizing their home screens. sometimes when you see something you get a better understanding of it

godsdragon · March 2nd, 2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

The only way to get rid of a widget is to touch and hold down on it (about 2 secs) until it lifts up for you to move it.
I don't understand how you were trying to restore the icons? They will not automatically restore to the position that they were in. You have to open the app drawer, hold down on the app you want, and it will select the app and you will be able to move it around the home screen to wherever you want it.

I did it... I still can't get the widget I want to work with on the desktop... they have choices of weather, weather with calendar, 2 by 2 2 by 4 etc...
Thanks for the help
Any good apps to have more than one start page?

jennn · March 3rd, 2010, 10:38 AM

Are you starting off with a blank screen when trying to apply the weather widget or do you still have some apps on the page?

godsdragon · March 3rd, 2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

Well, if you feel that you have too many home screens, you can go into openhome options and decrease the number of screens. I think you can choose 3,5, or 7.

I'm not sure why it's going back to the stock screen? There may be two reasons. 1- Are you using the free version? And if so, what does the free version explicitly restrict? Is it just a limited trial period or do you also lose options? or 2- Your task killer is killing your open home program, and forcing you back to the stock screen.

I suggest that you get rid of the task killer. I used to use Advanced Task Manager (an app killer program), and it noticeably bogged down my phone. I believe you will find that you phone actually runs more smoothly without it.

Did you get beautiful widgets and you can't find that clock? Or can you just not find beautiful widgets in the market?

If you are going to keep ATK, then you need to place all of the programs I suggested on the ignore list. But again, I suggest at least trying to go without ATK for a couple days and see what you think. You can always reinstall it later.

How do you get to the options for open home? When I click the icon it just brings me back to my home page... I need more desktop pages. Thanks for your help...

caspertodd · March 3rd, 2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by godsdragon

How do you get to the options for open home? When I click the icon it just brings me back to my home page... I need more desktop pages. Thanks for your help...

Just press Menu, More, then Open Home Settings.

godsdragon · March 3rd, 2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Greavous

As with everything... subject to change at a "Moment"s notice

did you do that with Open Home?

CriticalCritic · March 3rd, 2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by godsdragon

did you do that with Open Home?

Looks like Open Home (for the background, search button, launcher and labels), plus Beautiful Widgets (for the clock and maybe the calendar?). And then some type of icon pack.

godsdragon · March 3rd, 2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by caspertodd

Just press Menu, More, then Open Home Settings.

Thanks that worked. I just gotta play some more with it... I clicked on to have three home pages... How do I elicit the other two?

speedy0307 · March 4th, 2010, 03:11 AM

I've built a couple themes with Sweeter Home 2 - my favorite home software by far. Here are some pics of my themes:

Palmdroid

DSP

RetroApple

If you have Sweeter Home 2 you can download any of my themes by searching for Speedy0307 on the theme list. Enjoy.

caspertodd · March 4th, 2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by godsdragon

Thanks that worked. I just gotta play some more with it... I clicked on to have three home pages... How do I elicit the other two?

If you are asking how to add two more, when you go into menu, more, Open Home settings, there should be Number of Screens under user preferences. I personally like mine set to 5 screens. 7 gets to be too much for me. Under that there is an option to set the Main Screen. I have mine set to 3 so that it is the middle screen (out of the 5). At the very bottom of the Open Home Preferences screen you can label each screen if you want. Also, you may want to uncheck the Enable Weather Widget if you aren't using the one that came with OpenHome. That's really all the changes I made to mine. You may want to try out a few skins if you haven't already. Just press, Menu, More, Skins at the top. I use DarkHero.

If you are asking how to get to the other two... you just swipe to the left or right to get to the other home screens.

caspertodd · March 4th, 2010, 10:50 PM

Just posting an updated picture of my homescreen to show my notification bar and app drawer.

Notification bar is from the Black Aero theme from Crake001 (sdx-developers website). App drawer is from RaiderEP (sdx-developers website).

caspertodd · March 4th, 2010, 10:54 PM

@Speedy0307: I really like that RetroApple theme!

godsdragon · March 5th, 2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by caspertodd

If you are asking how to add two more, when you go into menu, more, Open Home settings, there should be Number of Screens under user preferences. I personally like mine set to 5 screens. 7 gets to be too much for me. Under that there is an option to set the Main Screen. I have mine set to 3 so that it is the middle screen (out of the 5). At the very bottom of the Open Home Preferences screen you can label each screen if you want. Also, you may want to uncheck the Enable Weather Widget if you aren't using the one that came with OpenHome. That's really all the changes I made to mine. You may want to try out a few skins if you haven't already. Just press, Menu, More, Skins at the top. I use DarkHero.

If you are asking how to get to the other two... you just swipe to the left or right to get to the other home screens.

Thank you... I think I will try setting mine to 5, for some reason I got this weather/Calendar widget that will not post unless it has plenty of room in the desktop... We'll see...

godsdragon · March 5th, 2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by speedy0307

I've built a couple themes with Sweeter Home 2 - my favorite home software by far. Here are some pics of my themes:

Palmdroid

DSP

RetroApple

If you have Sweeter Home 2 you can download any of my themes by searching for Speedy0307 on the theme list. Enjoy.

Nice looking one!

godsdragon · March 5th, 2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

You cannot "enlarge your screen" but you can remove widgets to give you space. It sounds like the dimensional setup of the widget does not have room among your icons.
I have two suggestions:
1) read what the dimensions are supposed to be for the widget (it will be <4 X <4) then shift your icons around accordinly to make room for the widget.
2) If the widget does not specify its dimensions, then I suggest taking note of the icons you have on your screen. Then removing all of those icons. Then add the widget to the empty screen, and then add the icons back in to fill the space up as you see fit.

Edit: #1 would actually be less than or equal to 4 in both cases (not just less than).

I think the weather widget I've tried is messed up... It wont open at all unless it is the smallest sized one (2x2)...

CriticalCritic · March 5th, 2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by godsdragon

I think the weather widget I've tried is messed up... It wont open at all unless it is the smallest sized one (2x2)...

Just making sure... But are you:
1) holding your finger down on an empty space in the background
2) waiting until the little menu pops up
3) selecting the "widgets" option
4) then selecting the desired widget from that menu?

That's the only way to get the widgets onto you screen.

Anyways, if that is what you are doing... then I suggest going to the market, uninstalling that widget pack, then reinstalling it.

Can I ask what the name of the weather widget?

godsdragon · March 5th, 2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jennn

Are you starting off with a blank screen when trying to apply the weather widget or do you still have some apps on the page?

I have not been able to get more than 3 start screens I'll have to try the option for 5...

godsdragon · March 5th, 2010, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CriticalCritic

Just making sure... But are you:
1) holding your finger down on an empty space in the background
2) waiting until the little menu pops up
3) selecting the "widgets" option
4) then selecting the desired widget from that menu?

That's the only way to get the widgets onto you screen.

Anyways, if that is what you are doing... then I suggest going to the market, uninstalling that widget pack, then reinstalling it.

Can I ask what the name of the weather widget?

Weather forecast widget by francois Delandes... I asked for my money back.. they treated me like crap at their xda developers forums...I was mouthy but I posted a question about a month ago that never got answered...

AlkiDweller · March 5th, 2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by godsdragon

Weather forecast widget by francois Delandes... I asked for my money back.. they treated me like crap at their xda developers forums...I was mouthy but I posted a question about a month ago that never got answered...

Have you paid? If not, a lot of the widgets say "Only included with the pay version".

godsdragon · March 5th, 2010, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jennn

Are you starting off with a blank screen when trying to apply the weather widget or do you still have some apps on the page?

I still had apps on the page... But I asked for my money back...

Do any of you know of any widgets that have calendar, weather and clock, three in one?