Friday, April 13, 2012

Change Interface Android like Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7 is a continuation of the Windows Mobile OS that has a view or a different UI than any other OS that uses a reference icon centric. WP7 has a UI which is called by Microsoft "Metro UI".For some people who've tried the UI of Windows Phone 7 will be impressed with how it looks simple and elegant.

But WP7 handset prices are relatively expensive and not as much as the number of applications and flexible as Android becomes a reason for the gadget lovers are less interested with this Microsoft OS. Here we will change the whole UI Android into WP7 like that friend you also will not recognize your Android again or even think you've just bought a new WP7 handset.

Before embarking on some of these applications are advised to carry some Android handsets HDPI screen resolution (480 × 800) or above. But it can still be used for handset MDPI which has a screen resolution (480 × 320). However, it is not advisable for Android handset that has a screen resolution LDPI (240 × 320) because it will reduce your comfort in exploring the handset menu Do not forget to install the application launcher such as Homesmack switcher so you can easily switch to your default homescreen


If everything has been fulfilled you can follow these steps:

Launcher 7
Launcher 7 is an Android application that can change your homecreen WP7 and can be downloaded for free at Google Play with the choice of the paid version is priced reasonably priced U.S. $ 1.98 and "Lite" version is of course filled with banner ads.Excellence rather than an application launcher Launcher 7 similar, we can freely customize the appearance of tiles on the homescreen, animation, setting Live Tiles which of course will make your Android homescreen like WP7.

To increase the number of tiles on the homescreen is similar to methods used in WP7. In order for a similar application with the look of tiles in WP7 you can download some tiles in launcher7.blogspot.com skins pack for free.

Adjust the tile image with applications that you have by long press on the tile to be changed and press the pencil logo in the corner of the tile and select costum icon in the "icon" and press "Select image from SD Card" select the desired image, after Then select "Tile options" and select "Full-tile bitmap (1 × 1 only)" if you choose a size 1 × 1 tile. This option will make the whole image is contained in an area full of tile.

Change the default phonebook application
There are 2 options contact a substitute for the default Android apps themed WP7, and WP7 WP7Contact Dialer - Lite. At first glance both function and appearance of this application is similar but WP7 Dialer - People Lite has the look and comes with a Facebook News Feed, but WP7 Dialer seems to have not developed anymore. So often a crash when used in the latest Android handset than WP7Contact applications which are updated monthly. WP7Contact also available with a paid version of Google Play at a price of U.S. $ 2.99.

Media Player
The only media player with the theme of WP7 is Zplayer functionality and the view was exactly the same Zplayer Zune Player's WP7.Even Zplayer also features artist biography, artist similiar, charts, podcasts, video player and equalizer. Unfortunately this application does not have a version of "lite" it. But the application is priced at U.S. $ 3.20 Google Play it worth having because of its very complete.

Lockscreen
You can change the default lockscreen with WP7Lock Android, the application also comes with a notification SMS, email, and missed call on screen lockscreen. So you may be able to monitor your handset without having to open the lockscreen. Applications are available in the paid version is priced at U.S. $ 2.00 and "Lite" version which unfortunately is full of bugs, features that are limited and often crash when used.

Add to WP7 Notification notification feature contained in WP7, this application can display a notification SMS, email, missed call notifications, and even IM chat from a few Android apps can be displayed either as WP7.

Messaging
Change the default SMS application by Metro Messaging Beta.With this application you can send SMS with a fast and responsive with WP7 style of course. This application is still in Beta stage, but continue to receive the latest updates each month.

Keyboard
Did not complete it if we still use the default Android keyboard. You can change your keyboard to install and use Better Keyboard Skin Windows Phone 7.

By installing the above applications, you will gain experience in your Android WP7. And for those of you who are quite comfortable to use Android for sure you do not need to replace your handset with a handset just to try WP7 Metro UI's interface WP7. And enjoy WP7 on Android.

1 comments:

Unknown said...

I can't find the keyboard :v
Link, please?

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