Commonly Used Widgets

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fliparsenal

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NOTE: I've noticed that people have began to repost this thread on other forums. While this normally does not bother me, this was not a sole work and many have contributed to this. So if you have reposted this, please give credit.

One of the greatest strength of Android is user customization. This is what makes our favorite OS unique. No two homescreen are alike. Widgets, wallpapers, and icons, almost everything you see can be replaced, themed and modified. However, the number of themes and widget are many that it becomes daunting and a little bit intimidating. So without further ado, this thread will help you maximize your ability to theme and create your very own take on the Android experience. Enjoy!

Ever wonder how to make your Android home screen look like this?

2e21jpc.jpg


This thread is dedicated to show you how widgets can help create a look to your homescreen. Keep in mind that some might not be free and some have been modded (transparency, color changes etc.) to look different from the original.

ICONS

2i0yxac.jpg

2lizh2g.png
snapshot873.png


There are many icons lying around the internet. These are my favorite as they give the phone a minimalist look like so:

snap20100823131822.png



They are provided by Ultralinx and can found here http://ultralinx.blogspot.com/

Launcher

There are a number of launcher available but the two most popular are ADW launcher and launcher pro.
500x_androidlaunchers.jpg


The launchers can change the features and outlook of your homsecreen like so:
snap20100911025522.png

(Awesome dock Courtesy of zHk3R )

See this Lifehacker article to find which suits your taste and needs http://lifehacker.com/5627286/battl...launchers-adw-vs-launcherpro-vs-helixlauncher

Now for what you all came for-
Comprehensive List

widgets17copy.jpg

widgets815copy.jpg

widgets1618copy.jpg

widgets1921copy.jpg

widgets22copy.jpg



My Homescreen with other widgets
snap20100816001546.jpg


First Screen:
Widgets-

BattStatt (with black background): tells you the current percentage of your battery

Icons:
Minimum Icons (check bottom of post for .apk free app but if owner wants it removed i will)
(Use Better Cut to replace icons)

Home Screen:
Widgets-
Digital Clock by Maize with black background
Pure Messenger (facebook)

Right Screen:
Widget-
Messaging Widget

Last Screen:
Widget: Cal widget

Launcher: Launcher Pro
Launcher Icons by UltraLinx http://ultralinx.blogspot.com/

snap201008142240431.png


Theme: Celadon. Lost the link but do a quick search
Launcher:Launcher Pro with Weiss bacground http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=748220

snap201008021724461.png


Clock: Led Clock
Music Widget:Music Mod
Widgets: Battstatt and tjam

snap20100901121439.png

Main Screen
Theme: Elegance
Clock: Animated Analog Clock
Call Notification: Last Call
Calendar: Smooth Calendar (modded)
Weather: Weather Forecast (modded)
Battery Meter: Battstatt

Screen 2
Calendar:Cal Widget
Phone Controls:Extended Controls

I have attached the .zip file that contains transparent widgets from this theme. Flash from recovery.

snap20100905142920.png


This lockscreen can be achieved by using "Desktop Visualizer"

More can be found (including the images used) on this thread http://forum.frandroid.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=24224 (French)

The above theme was further innovated into a windows seven phone like theme:
snap20100916221927.png


MORE INFO HERE! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=781455

ZUNE! This actually scrolls downward
snap20100916231315.png


The Following Images:
token.jpg

snap20100926171843.png

snap20100929220023.png

snap20100929220422.png


Widgets:
"Banner"
"Text Widget"
"White Board"
"Simple Text"

Now that you've finished, share it with other Android users here!
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=476483

Enjoy!

Credits:
newone757
jasonevil
destri
timmmah.l (for comprehensive list)
Ultralinx (Icons, screens etc.)
REVOlution theme creator for transparent widgets
Minimal Icons creator
 

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bodybombs

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thanks for this, i often search for new widgets but it would take years to find exactly what im looking for in the screenshot thread. i can see this helping many new and old users alike. especially ones like me who dont really participate in the forums and just kinda skim through every so often

one suggestion i have is that you categorize the widgets that you/others post in the first post.

example:
clocks
-digital clock by maize
-weather widgets(flip clock)
-LED clock
-tajim

weather
-weather widgets
-weatherbug
-accuweather
-the weatherchannel



etc..
 
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E_man5112

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Beautiful widgets seems to be a commonly asked after one, as does genie widget, and music player widgets.
 

bodybombs

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Nov 21, 2009
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thank you too!, i couldnt figure out what the name of genie widgets was, ive been trying to figure it out for some time! i just never want to ask cause i feel like im being bothersome
 

UltraLinx

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@fliparsenal

Thank you for the credit dude and you did the right thing for giving a link to my blog instead of just the thread. :)

Do you think you could post this screenshot up and say what everything is, they're my modded apps and EVERYONE keeps asking about them...

Just give a link to my blog.

2e21jpc.jpg


Cheers buddy.
 
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rycheme

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If I could make a suggestion, it might be a bit easier to do a screen capture of the widget itself using snagit or something similar and then providing a QR to the market link and a link to the mod if applicable.

Sent from my Cyanogentazz Eris
 

E_man5112

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You might want to switch out the gtasks code. It doesn't take you to the app, it takes you to a key that unlocks the app, but not the app itself
 

volcomdesigns

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I feel absolutely disgusted towards you right now. The fact that I had to accidentally view that filth on that 4wall link because I trusted this forum enough, and maybe you as a poster enough that I didn't think to skim over a wallpaper link to expect a "little warning" next to it telling me I may be horrified at what I may see on the other side of it.

If I am the only person on here who feels I should spit in your face for the level of respect you have for some one else on here, than I will. Simply just because you may be okay with viewing that, doesn't mean any one else is. And just because there's a little warning in parentheses right next to it doesn't make it okay either! There are people on here underage. There are also people on here who aren't underage and just don't want to tarnish their mind with that insignificant crap thats in there.

Makes me sick. I never have seen any one bring that kind of garbage onto this forum before this. I never will look here the same. Thanks.

Have a good day.
 
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fliparsenal

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I feel absolutely disgusted towards you right now. The fact that I had to accidentally view that filth on that 4wall link because I trusted this forum enough, and maybe you as a poster enough that I didn't think to skim over a wallpaper link to expect a "little warning" next to it telling me I may be horrified at what I may see on the other side of it.

If I am the only person on here who feels I should spit in your face for the level of respect you have for some one else on here, than I will. Simply just because you may be okay with viewing that, doesn't mean any one else is. And just because there's a little warning in parentheses right next to it doesn't make it okay either! There are people on here underage. There are also people on here who aren't underage and just don't want to tarnish their mind with that insignificant crap thats in there.

Makes me sick. I never have seen any one bring that kind of garbage onto this forum before this. I never will look here the same. Thanks.

Have a good day.

I would advise you to next that next time you follow a direction that you should learn how to READ, the warning was clearly posted and it is up to individual discretion if they deem themselves mature or not. There's a wallpaper thread here with scantly dressed women why don't you go spit in their face too? On the second thought, keep you nasty slime to yourself, rather not spread your idiocy to other members.

traceit the fonts came from the themes. However there are a couple of fonts lying around the forum. Do a search:D.

E_man, I'll take a look at it thanks.
 
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projectDz

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I can't tell if you're serious or not. If you are just trollin' then haha (skip the rest)

If you're actually serious, man, how stupid are you? The link that he posted had tons of good materials for wallpapers. He even notated that it was NSFW due to "PORN", I don't know how more clear you can get than that. You go out of your way to click a link that says it contains pornography and have the nerve to be "offended" at the images of naked chicks? So what if there are underage people on here, if they click a link that says porn, i'm sure they know what they are getting into... if not, then welcome to the internets.

be a little more smart when you click on links next time. Just because you can't read, doesn't mean you can take our your sexual frustrations on someone who is contributing to this thread.


I feel absolutely disgusted towards you right now. The fact that I had to accidentally view that filth on that 4wall link because I trusted this forum enough, and maybe you as a poster enough that I didn't think to skim over a wallpaper link to expect a "little warning" next to it telling me I may be horrified at what I may see on the other side of it.

If I am the only person on here who feels I should spit in your face for the level of respect you have for some one else on here, than I will. Simply just because you may be okay with viewing that, doesn't mean any one else is. And just because there's a little warning in parentheses right next to it doesn't make it okay either! There are people on here underage. There are also people on here who aren't underage and just don't want to tarnish their mind with that insignificant crap thats in there.

Makes me sick. I never have seen any one bring that kind of garbage onto this forum before this. I never will look here the same. Thanks.

Have a good day.
 

Andrewtst

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I suggest remove the wallpaper link also, your (OP) link is direct to porn wallpaper and it is not a original home link but rather a search you did and contains not only nudity but sex scenes image.

I try search, it contains too many pornography, even just a simple word "blue" "red". I am finding blue or red wallpaper but it link to non related wallpaper.

I believe this is a bit over also (even with noted "may contain pornography" and it is not may, it is contain a lot), XDA is not a porn site.

Some more it is not related to your thread title "Commonly Used Widgets".
 
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volcomdesigns

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I would advise you to next that next time you follow a direction that you should learn how to READ, the warning was clearly posted and it is up to individual discretion if they deem themselves mature or not. There's a wallpaper thread here with scantly dressed women why don't you go spit in their face too? On the second thought, keep you nasty slime to yourself, rather keep not spread your idiocy to other members.

traceit the fonts came from the themes. However you there are a couple of fonts lying around the forum. Do a search:D.

E_man, I'll take a look at it thanks.

I can't tell if you're serious or not. If you are just trollin' then haha (skip the rest)

If you're actually serious, man, how stupid are you? The link that he posted had tons of good materials for wallpapers. He even notated that it was NSFW due to "PORN", I don't know how more clear you can get than that. You go out of your way to click a link that says it contains pornography and have the nerve to be "offended" at the images of naked chicks? So what if there are underage people on here, if they click a link that says porn, i'm sure they know what they are getting into... if not, then welcome to the internets.

be a little more smart when you click on links next time. Just because you can't read, doesn't mean you can take our your sexual frustrations on someone who is contributing to this thread.


I don't have the time or the inclination to worry about whether I'm offending people like you. You will not be missed.

To be rather honest, I don't care what you guys think. I knew I would hear you guys say that because I opened my mouth. I am not idiotic, I just stand up for what I believe is right. Even if it means getting called out by some random internet strangers. You may think that I sound like an idiot, but I find it disgusting that we find pornography acceptable as a society. So you can find it as my fault for not seeing your "warning." Thats fine. I never said it wasn't my fault for accidentally clicking. But I did say that just because you put a warning doesn't mean it's okay. So whether you wanna still blame me for this or not, is honestly the least of my cares.

I suggest remove the wallpaper link also, your (OP) link is direct to porn wallpaper and it is not a original home link but rather a search you did and contains not only nudity but sex scenes image.

I try search, it contains too many pornography, even just a simple word "blue" "red". I am finding blue or red wallpaper but it link to non related wallpaper.

I believe this is a bit over also (even with noted "may contain pornography" and it is not may, it is contain a lot), XDA is not a porn site.

Some more it is not related to your thread title "Commonly Used Widgets".

Thank you.
 
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thinkgreenn

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To be rather honest, I don't care what you guys think. I knew I would hear you guys say that because I opened my mouth. I am not idiotic, I just stand up for what I believe is right. Even if it means getting called out by some random internet strangers. You may think that I sound like an idiot, but I find it disgusting that we find pornography acceptable as a society. So you can find it as my fault for not seeing your "warning." Thats fine. I never said it wasn't my fault for accidentally clicking. But I did say that just because you put a warning doesn't mean it's okay. So whether you wanna still blame me for this or not, is honestly the least of my cares.



Thank you.

With all do respect sir,

When you buy a pack of cigarettes there is a warning label "smoking kills"
When it does happen that a person dies because to much smoking. You don't blame the company but the person itself.

When there is a sign warning don't put hand in the machine, you don't put it right.

When you buy a game and its rated 18+ its giving out as a advise

So when the OP writes
My Persona favorite 4wall (NSFW may contain pornography)
He puts op a warning and you are the person that opened the link. Maybe out of curiosity or something.

I do believe that people should stand for what they believe in, but if you think about it what you did. In my opinion its not his fault but yours. Some people enjoy pornography while others find it disgusting, why do you think its a multimillion dollar business.

Also i also agree with you that XDA is not a pron site.
But when i opened this topic or any other topic i did not see any porn at all. I did see the link he posted and is did not open it. If i would open it it would be on another website not XDA.

I mean this in all respect to you sir
 

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    NOTE: I've noticed that people have began to repost this thread on other forums. While this normally does not bother me, this was not a sole work and many have contributed to this. So if you have reposted this, please give credit.

    One of the greatest strength of Android is user customization. This is what makes our favorite OS unique. No two homescreen are alike. Widgets, wallpapers, and icons, almost everything you see can be replaced, themed and modified. However, the number of themes and widget are many that it becomes daunting and a little bit intimidating. So without further ado, this thread will help you maximize your ability to theme and create your very own take on the Android experience. Enjoy!

    Ever wonder how to make your Android home screen look like this?

    2e21jpc.jpg


    This thread is dedicated to show you how widgets can help create a look to your homescreen. Keep in mind that some might not be free and some have been modded (transparency, color changes etc.) to look different from the original.

    ICONS

    2i0yxac.jpg

    2lizh2g.png
    snapshot873.png


    There are many icons lying around the internet. These are my favorite as they give the phone a minimalist look like so:

    snap20100823131822.png



    They are provided by Ultralinx and can found here http://ultralinx.blogspot.com/

    Launcher

    There are a number of launcher available but the two most popular are ADW launcher and launcher pro.
    500x_androidlaunchers.jpg


    The launchers can change the features and outlook of your homsecreen like so:
    snap20100911025522.png

    (Awesome dock Courtesy of zHk3R )

    See this Lifehacker article to find which suits your taste and needs http://lifehacker.com/5627286/battl...launchers-adw-vs-launcherpro-vs-helixlauncher

    Now for what you all came for-
    Comprehensive List

    widgets17copy.jpg

    widgets815copy.jpg

    widgets1618copy.jpg

    widgets1921copy.jpg

    widgets22copy.jpg



    My Homescreen with other widgets
    snap20100816001546.jpg


    First Screen:
    Widgets-

    BattStatt (with black background): tells you the current percentage of your battery

    Icons:
    Minimum Icons (check bottom of post for .apk free app but if owner wants it removed i will)
    (Use Better Cut to replace icons)

    Home Screen:
    Widgets-
    Digital Clock by Maize with black background
    Pure Messenger (facebook)

    Right Screen:
    Widget-
    Messaging Widget

    Last Screen:
    Widget: Cal widget

    Launcher: Launcher Pro
    Launcher Icons by UltraLinx http://ultralinx.blogspot.com/

    snap201008142240431.png


    Theme: Celadon. Lost the link but do a quick search
    Launcher:Launcher Pro with Weiss bacground http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=748220

    snap201008021724461.png


    Clock: Led Clock
    Music Widget:Music Mod
    Widgets: Battstatt and tjam

    snap20100901121439.png

    Main Screen
    Theme: Elegance
    Clock: Animated Analog Clock
    Call Notification: Last Call
    Calendar: Smooth Calendar (modded)
    Weather: Weather Forecast (modded)
    Battery Meter: Battstatt

    Screen 2
    Calendar:Cal Widget
    Phone Controls:Extended Controls

    I have attached the .zip file that contains transparent widgets from this theme. Flash from recovery.

    snap20100905142920.png


    This lockscreen can be achieved by using "Desktop Visualizer"

    More can be found (including the images used) on this thread http://forum.frandroid.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=24224 (French)

    The above theme was further innovated into a windows seven phone like theme:
    snap20100916221927.png


    MORE INFO HERE! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=781455

    ZUNE! This actually scrolls downward
    snap20100916231315.png


    The Following Images:
    token.jpg

    snap20100926171843.png

    snap20100929220023.png

    snap20100929220422.png


    Widgets:
    "Banner"
    "Text Widget"
    "White Board"
    "Simple Text"

    Now that you've finished, share it with other Android users here!
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=476483

    Enjoy!

    Credits:
    newone757
    jasonevil
    destri
    timmmah.l (for comprehensive list)
    Ultralinx (Icons, screens etc.)
    REVOlution theme creator for transparent widgets
    Minimal Icons creator
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    This is a beautiful battery widget, can you link me to it?

    Here you are, someone answered this before...

    No real "Guide" needed, download this font. http://img.dafont.com/dl/?f=barcode_font

    unzip it to any directory on your SDcard (I used the MinimalisticTextPreferences directory that the program uses to store custom widgets you've made)

    Long press screen, select "Widget">Minimalistic Text 4x2 (hor) or whatever size you want.

    in Minimalistic Text options, to all the way down to Global Settings, scroll to "Font Folder" and select the directory on your SDCard that has the barcode font. press back to go back to the widget setup screen, in the 3 text fields at the top select "Font Family" and you should see Barcode font in the option. once you have it selected for all 3 text fields just make up what you want it to do, clock, battery, date, etc.
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    rim-clock-widget-10-1.jpg


    Apparently this clock is very appreciated, unfortunately it's no longer in the market and after a few requests here on xda, I'll just post it here, so that everybody is free to download this clock
    3
    Just got a new phone...

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    WidgetLocker Lockscreen
    Simi Clock/Weather/Battery
    LauncherPro w/ Custom Dock & Plus Widgets
    -iconSweets 2 by Yummy Gum
    -http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=810383 (Instructions in second Post)
    Minimalistic Text & Tasker
    -http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=944981
    Extended Controls Widget w/ no Background
    Beautiful Widgets w/ FlatWhite skin
    SiMi Folders w/ text icons
    AudioManager Pro w/ Minimal Transparent White skin
    Minimal Pandora by TeamWhiskey
    -http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=824518
    Phantom Music Control