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disable htc sense

Does anyone know ow to disable htc sense on disire.
I hva esearched and googled it and the method they show is for a pre-released desire.
I want to make the desire look like the nexus one. just for simplicity.

Download Helixlauncher 2 from the market place and home switcher, install them, if you want to switch between one to the other you can with home switcher..

Jabbypants said:
Download Helixlauncher 2 from the market place and home switcher, install them, if you want to switch between one to the other you can with home switcher..
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ok thanks i will give this a try

Most people think "Sense UI" is the reason to buy a Desire rather than a Nexus One.

Have you tried this;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Amcaot1Us

scotch whisky said:
Most people think "Sense UI" is the reason to buy a Desire rather than a Nexus One.
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Or because the nexus one just isnt available in their country..

jolpool said:
Have you tried this;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Amcaot1Us
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It doesn't work with the final rom of the desire, when you try it just reboots sense ui now, helixlauncher works.

thanks for the info - good to know

you can get the nexus one "lock screen" experience
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6078392&postcount=22

Jabbypants said:
It doesn't work with the final rom of the desire, when you try it just reboots sense ui now, helixlauncher works.
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HelixLauncher works a treat, I can still access Sense and also have the simplicity of like bare rom function.
Thanks for this.

[Q] Sense 2.1, is it customizable ?

Hi all,
I know i've been too noisy today with a lot of questions, but i'm just wondering if the hTC Sense 2.1 in this phone customizable ? Can we control how many pages we need ? Can we even disable it ?
Let me know your thoughts !

you can go here if its what your looking for customization http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/

koki-tytnII said:
Hi all,
I know i've been too noisy today with a lot of questions, but i'm just wondering if the hTC Sense 2.1 in this phone customizable ? Can we control how many pages we need ? Can we even disable it ?
Let me know your thoughts !
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If you mean home screens, actually not. There are 7 home screens, and you can't control it. You can install another launcher, if you want

forgetablex said:
If you mean home screens, actually not. There are 7 home screens, and you can't control it. You can install another launcher, if you want
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Thanks a lot, I'll go through the forum to look for launchers but let me share with you the ideas that hit me even before thinking:
1- will Sense be still there installed ?
2- any launchers you recommend ?

forgetablex said:
If you mean home screens, actually not. There are 7 home screens, and you can't control it. You can install another launcher, if you want
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I'll dig this link looking for files of what i need but it'd have been great if i can only have 3 or 4 pages

koki-tytnII said:
Thanks a lot, I'll go through the forum to look for launchers but let me share with you the ideas that hit me even before thinking:
1- will Sense be still there installed ?
2- any launchers you recommend ?
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No, sense will be installed anyway. You can uninstall unused things using root uninstaller (Only if you have root[be careful]). What about launchers, try looking "LauncherPro", and, ADW launcher EX, i think, it's the best now.

Widget to turn the screen off

Since M8 doesn't have option to turn the screen off by double tapping on home screen (I really don't know why), I've used a widget on KitKat to turn it off. Today I've finally updated it to Lollipop, and I have problems with it.
I have Smart Lock enabled (with face recognition), and when I turn the screen off with widget, and turn it on again, face recognition doesn't even start. Only if I turn it off with power button, then everything works. I've tried several widgets from Play store, but all of them have the same problem.
My question is- does somebody know about wigdet that doesn't have this problem? I would be very grateful if someone knows.
Thank you for your answer.
PS. sorry for my bad english

It's very easy. First you need greenify, it doesn't matter if you are rooted or not.
On Sense home screen create a shortcut to (Greenify)-Hibernate + Lock screen and that's it.
If you have Nova launcher, than you can have dubble tap to screen off:
Nova settings > gestures and Buttons > double tap > select the same Greenify shortcut again.

NikosPx said:
It's very easy. First you need greenify, it doesn't matter if you are rooted or not.
On Sense home screen create a shortcut to (Greenify)-Hibernate + Lock screen and that's it.
If you have Nova launcher, than you can have dubble tap to screen off:
Nova settings > gestures and Buttons > double tap > select the same Greenify shortcut again.
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Unfortunately, that also doesn't work, same problem as others. I can lock the screen, but it's the same thing when I turn the screen on- face recognition doesn't start.
I have Sense M8 so I have it's stock launcher, it's the best for me. And I'm fully stock, non-rooted.
Still, thanks for reply.

Anyone?

bump

HTC_One_M8_91 said:
Anyone?
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Install this app ,its the one I use .
When you open the app you must active it and upon activating it your screen will shut off.
Unlock your screen and go to widgets to scroll to it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.marinelli.android.TurnOff

I haven't fully understood you, which widgets I have to scroll? Because after updating to 5.0, I can't swipe right on the lockscreen and add widgets.
Unfortunately your screen off widget is the same as others... If it works for you, then maybe it's some random bug after update...

HTC_One_M8_91 said:
I haven't fully understood you, which widgets I have to scroll? Because after updating to 5.0, I can't swipe right on the lockscreen and add widgets.
Unfortunately your screen off widget is the same as others... If it works for you, then maybe it's some random bug after update...
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I'm on an official 5.0.1 running a 5.0.2 ROM and can easily add a widget for all apps that have one .
I don't understand what's going on with your device

Its an app and you choose its widget from the home screen like any other.it just turns the device screen off and has nothing to do with facelock
Maybe root and custom
firmware/ROM is in your near future. Most of the lollipop ROMs come with extra features that allow the type of things your wanting

jball said:
Install this app ,its the one I use .
When you open the app you must active it and upon activating it your screen will shut off.
Unlock your screen and go to widgets to scroll to it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.marinelli.android.TurnOff
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jball said:
Its an app and you choose its widget from the home screen like any other.it just turns the device screen off and has nothing to do with facelock
Maybe root and custom
firmware/ROM is in your near future. Most of the lollipop ROMs come with extra features that allow the type of things your wanting
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I have Sense M8, you have GPE.
The widget turns the screen off and it looks like it's the same thing as the power button. But something different is probably going on in the background.

HTC_One_M8_91 said:
I have Sense M8, you have GPE.
The widget turns the screen off and it looks like it's the same thing as the power button. But something different is probably going on in the background.
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You could still run a GPE ROM or a Sense based "ROM" and gain what you want either way.
If you stay stock and the feature your looking for isn't a part of the system or an app doesn't exist that can do what you want
You may want to Unlock the bootlooader ,flash a custom recovery, and ROOT it so you can open up the phones full potential.
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Here is one more app to try.I've used it on my Samsung devices even though it says Nexus,it comes with an off button to.
It uses the proximity sensor to wake the device
Give it a run
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wolandsoft.wtn

jball said:
You could still run a GPE ROM or a Sense based "ROM" and gain what you want either way.
If you stay stock and the feature your looking for isn't a part of the system or an app doesn't exist that can do what you want
You may want to Unlock the bootlooader ,flash a custom recovery, and ROOT it so you can open up the phones full potential.
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Here is one more app to try.I've used it on my Samsung devices even though it says Nexus,it comes with an off button to.
It uses the proximity sensor to wake the device
Give it a run
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wolandsoft.wtn
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I've rooted every phone I had, but I don't have time for it anymore. Plus, M8 is a beast even without root.
Well this update haven't brought anything good. They've just mixed Material Design with Sense, it looked better before. They should have animated everything, not just few things. Plus, they removed widgets for lockscreen. I'm waiting for Sense 7, it will be better (I hope so).

HTC_One_M8_91 said:
I've rooted every phone I had, but I don't have time for it anymore. Plus, M8 is a beast even without root.
Well this update haven't brought anything good. They've just mixed Material Design with Sense, it looked better before. They should have animated everything, not just few things. Plus, they removed widgets for lockscreen. I'm waiting for Sense 7, it will be better (I hope so).
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I'll just say one last thing and I'm not just trying to irritate your sir.
If you had unlocked and rooted when it was version 4.4.2 than S-OFF would've allowed you to go back in time using ruu.
I agree with Sense not doing very much with lollipop as I'm Dev Sense lollipop base,that's why I'm on GPE cause it's way more visually appealing.
I can tell your a smart person just reading how you write .rooting devices before you'd know it really isn't that hard .

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I'll just say one last thing and I'm not just trying to irritate your sir.
If you had unlocked and rooted when it was version 4.4.2 than S-OFF would've allowed you to go back in time using ruu.
I agree with Sense not doing very much with lollipop as I'm Dev Sense lollipop base,that's why I'm on GPE cause it's way more visually appealing.
I can tell your a smart person just reading how you write .rooting devices before you'd know it really isn't that hard .
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I know it's not hard, but if root my phone I will lose hours and hours on flashing different ROMs, kernels, mods, tweaks, etc. I would'n stop on one thing. So I'll wait for Sense 7, i know HTC would done a good job.
And I don't know what to say about Google and Lollipop... Every device on L has bugs, and battery life is shorter than on 4.4.4... It will probably take them a year to reach stability of 4.4.4. It looks way better, but in the background it's not that good. Step backward, my opinion.

What's going to make Sense 7 any different.when I flash a ROM I just use it the way it boots stock,I don't search for bugs to report even after reading before hand witch bugs have been reported.
Do you have a source link to the Sense 7 information you've been reading to share.I'm an At&t user that converted to Dev edition to receive earliest Sense OTA's .when is Sense 7 ETA do you know

Of course I don't have any information about Sense 7 (maybe it will be Sense 6.5?). But I'm saying, when M9 comes, it will have new Sense, which will probably be better than this (full Material design + other some other features). I don't have any information about it but it's likely to be expected.

[MOD] [01/21/2016] GPE Dialer -- *Updated for Lollipop & MarshMallow*

Lollipop zip provided by: asif4self & MarshMallow zip provided by @bumpaneer. I am just posting these for everyone to use. Be sure to thank them both!
There have been issues reported of not getting calls at all, if that's the case be sure to have a nandroid, no one mentioned in this thread will be responsible for anything that happens to your device.
For the record this will remove stock sense dialer so make sure to make backups!
How to install:
1. Download zip Lollipop here - MM here
2. Place in SD or EXTSD if you downloaded on your computer.
3. Reboot to recovery.
4. NANDROID (seriously don't get mad at me or @asif4self or @bumpaneer if anything goes wrong and you don't have your own backup)
5. Wipe Dalvik Cache + Cache.
6. Install zip.
7. Reboot and enjoy!
If you have any questions just ask here. Also, don't forget to thank @asif4self & @bumpaneer.

Trying it now. if this works, I will profess my love in the manliest way possible.

Would u pls upload the screen shots ? Wanna see what it looks like. Thanks

Great bro thanks for this

VAbaker said:
Would u pls upload the screen shots ? Wanna see what it looks like. Thanks
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Updated OP with screenshots.

entropism said:
Trying it now. if this works, I will profess my love in the manliest way possible.
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Hope it worked... I'd like to see how to profess love in a manly way.

Awesome !!! Thanks for sharing cuz i really hate stock dialpad look. LOL

sharky481232 said:
Hope it worked... I'd like to see how to profess love in a manly way.
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It works! Didn't have sound for a bit, but it's up and working now.
As for professing love in a manly way, it's a lot of fumbling my words and kicking the dirt and I stare at my feet. Oh, and I possibly offend you unintentionally.

entropism said:
It works! Didn't have sound for a bit, but it's up and working now.
As for professing love in a manly way, it's a lot of fumbling my words and kicking the dirt and I stare at my feet. Oh, and I possibly offend you unintentionally.
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LOL! I'm just happy with that thanks in the OP. :laugh: :good:

Thank you for this i like the GPE dialer instead of the sense one

I still use ExDialer, but would love to switch to GPE if I could get the same look out of it... black with dial-pad taking up less than half the space and at least 3.5 contacts from Call History showing at the top (plus swipe contact row right to call or left to txt).
Is any of that possible with any mods?

Thanks for this!
It's working for me with one small problem. The keypad doesn't seem to work in-call. Is this a known problem with a workaround?

Mr.Preacher said:
Thanks for this!
It's working for me with one small problem. The keypad doesn't seem to work in-call. Is this a known problem with a workaround?
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My keypad works just fine during calls? What's your setup? Maybe try wiping app data via settings>apps>all and choose phone then clear data.

No dice. I had messed with trying to install GPE Dialer before finding this mod, so tomorrow I'll RUU and try it fresh to see how it goes.
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My keypad works just fine during calls? What's your setup? Maybe try wiping app data via settings>apps>all and choose phone then clear data.
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Mr.Preacher said:
No dice. I had messed with trying to install GPE Dialer before finding this mod, so tomorrow I'll RUU and try it fresh to see how it goes.
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Working fine with stock rom and Viper for me. Was buggy for the first few calls though, but seemed to settle in.

entropism said:
Working fine with stock rom and Viper for me. Was buggy for the first few calls though, but seemed to settle in.
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Are you rooted? I'm running non-rooted stock Dev Edition ROM. Flashed the zip but new dialer does not show up. Still have Sense dialer and cannot find the GPE Phone icon in app drawer. I can see in the app in all Apps but no way to open the app.

anandlal said:
Are you rooted? I'm running non-rooted stock Dev Edition ROM. Flashed the zip but new dialer does not show up. Still have Sense dialer and cannot find the GPE Phone icon in app drawer. I can see in the app in all Apps but no way to open the app.
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I am rooted yes ... If sense still shows up means it didn't flash right... Or maybe disable sense phone app in settings>apps and reboot see if it shows up.

I'm having the same problem on Viper.
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Working fine with stock rom and Viper for me. Was buggy for the first few calls though, but seemed to settle in.
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Mr.Preacher said:
I'm having the same problem on Viper.
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Keep in mind, it was buggy for me for about 5 minutes. Been working fine since.

I'll install one more time and give it a few hours. Is there any chance this is a problem for me because I'm on Verizon? Are dialer/phone mods like this carrier/radio agnostic?
entropism said:
Keep in mind, it was buggy for me for about 5 minutes. Been working fine since.
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Question Is it possible to hide icons in the default launcher?

This'll be the first time I've EVER loved stock launcher (the entire OS) enough NOT to use Nova or Lawnchair (or plan to use a ROM), but not being able to hide icons is gently killing me. Any relief available?
Any suggestions are appreciated

Try the latest GravityBox

miravision said:
Try the latest GravityBox
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I looked yesterday and they didn't have an Android 12 version, or recent one. I'm excited to go check it again

miravision said:
Try the latest GravityBox
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Where?

miravision said:
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Not compatible

Ghisy said:
Hey,
I reached out to the dev and that's what he told me: "Android 12 support is planned but I need a lot of time to focus on it and I currently don't have much of it. I still have Pixel 3A in the drawer which I can use for development of Android 12 version of GB, though."
So it's probably coming but nobody knows when. I think C3C076 will let us know.
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