Commonly Used Widgets

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?



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




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




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.


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

(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








My Homescreen with other widgets


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/



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



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


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.



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:


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

ZUNE! This actually scrolls downward


The Following Images:





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

CollegeProfesor said:

This is a beautiful battery widget, can you link me to it?

Click to expand...

Click to collapse

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.

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

Just got a new phone...



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

There are some widgets here:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=753151