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Making android simpler ? for parents..

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/making-android-simpler-for-parents.178964/

cute.bandar
cute.bandar Original post #1
Oct 28, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Hi guys

I bought this for my parents: Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Tablet Price in India - Buy Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Tablet White 8 GB Online - Asus: Flipkart.com

Its alright, but
How can I customize android so that its simpler to use ? If this is possible at all.
By simpler I mean , instead of having 3 dots for accessing a settings menu , there should be a simple button (with settings written on it ) . Basically I want big ovious buttons and nothing should suddenly poppu on the screen (this really confuses my technologically challenged parents )

Do there happen to be ROM's that aim to make android more simpler and obvious ?

Thanks
T
Oct 29, 2013 at 9:21 AM
Use apex launcher for home screen customization
$hadow
$hadow #3
Oct 29, 2013 at 9:52 AM
Liquidsmooth roms are very easy to use provides a good and easy to use UI.
Kl@w-24
Kl@w-24 #4
Oct 29, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Hi guys

I bought this for my parents: Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Tablet Price in India - Buy Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Tablet White 8 GB Online - Asus: Flipkart.com

Its alright, but
How can I customize android so that its simpler to use ? If this is possible at all.
By simpler I mean , instead of having 3 dots for accessing a settings menu , there should be a simple button (with settings written on it ) . Basically I want big ovious buttons and nothing should suddenly poppu on the screen (this really confuses my technologically challenged parents )

Do there happen to be ROM's that aim to make android more simpler and obvious ?

Thanks

Get Launcher8 or something that provides large tiles on the screen.
$hadow
$hadow #5
Oct 29, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Or try Windows laucher. Who knows it may work.
ankush28
Oct 29, 2013 at 11:37 AM
A simple smooth launcher is solution for your purpose...

>get HOLO launcher HD(trust me much better then nova/apex for your case)
>in holo launchers setting you can do all stuff you asked for
kindly avoid custom rom it will make them more and more confused...
$hadow
$hadow #8
Oct 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Instead you would have bought WP8 phone at the first place :p
Android is never simple people choose ios and windows for simplicity. Op has to think about it before but since now he has done it I am trying to help him out with what I can. :-D :-D
M
Minion #9
Oct 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Hi guys

I bought this for my parents: Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Tablet Price in India - Buy Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Tablet White 8 GB Online - Asus: Flipkart.com

Its alright, but
How can I customize android so that its simpler to use ? If this is possible at all.
By simpler I mean , instead of having 3 dots for accessing a settings menu , there should be a simple button (with settings written on it ) . Basically I want big ovious buttons and nothing should suddenly poppu on the screen (this really confuses my technologically challenged parents )

Do there happen to be ROM's that aim to make android more simpler and obvious ?

Thanks

Try Buzz luncher and use homescreen with large buttons.

Hi guys

I bought this for my parents: Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Tablet Price in India - Buy Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Tablet White 8 GB Online - Asus: Flipkart.com

Its alright, but
How can I customize android so that its simpler to use ? If this is possible at all.
By simpler I mean , instead of having 3 dots for accessing a settings menu , there should be a simple button (with settings written on it ) . Basically I want big ovious buttons and nothing should suddenly poppu on the screen (this really confuses my technologically challenged parents )

Do there happen to be ROM's that aim to make android more simpler and obvious ?

Thanks

Try Buzz luncher and use homescreen with large buttons.