Hidey Hole (Wallpapers for Galaxy S10 series)

Chainfire
4.0
s10wallpapers
wallpapers
wallpaper
hiding
homescreen
lockscreen
s10
wallpaper_tilt_status
galaxy
samsung
s10e
holey
hidey
holes
app
screen
brightness
obscure
hole
devices
PriceFree
Version1.03
CategoryPersonalization
DeveloperChainfire
Update Time2019-03-25
Installs1,000,000+
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About this app
Hidey Hole is an app that aggregates wallpapers for the Samsung Galaxy S10 family of devices (S10/S10e/S10+), primarily those that are made to obscure the camera cutout (hiding the hole). It will crash (wont-fix) on any other device! I have no hand in the wallpapers themselves, those are made/posted by users in the /r/S10wallpapers sub on Reddit. This app has a Reddit thread as well. The wallpapers are synced from the /r/S10wallpapers sub every hour, and from Galaxy S10 Wallpapers every six hours. ------------------ Of course downloading wallpapers manually and setting them as wallpaper is easy, and do you really need yet another wallpaper app? But I personally also like to slightly adjust them. For example, I usually turn down the brightness a bit to make text on the home-/lockscreen better readable, so that feature is in the app. Other adjustments include contrast, blackpoint, and saturation. The hole thing with these devices intrigues me as well. So I wanted to know if I could determine in code where they were, and auto-realign/scale images made for one model to another. While the cameras are close to each-other, they don't overlap exactly, and this discrepancy shows when using an image made for one device on another (out of sync hole). Works pretty well on S10/S10E, leaves something to be desired on the S10+. The algorithm is generic so support for more devices should be easy to add. (This idea is really what led me to build this, might as well release it now I've satisfied my curiosity). As an example of the above, the height of the cutout on the S10+ is a little bit less than that of the S10. When using an S10+ image on the S10, you still get a curve of missing pixels below the cutout. This realign/scale feature slightly zooms and offsets the image, so the holes align. Features - Browse holey images - Set homescreen / lockscreen / both wallpapers - Image adjustments: brightness, contrast, blackpoint, saturation - Image scaling: align the image's hole to your current device - Sorting by new or popular - Device filtering - Category filtering - Download wallpapers Notes The scraper takes all images from the sub that have a dedicated post that directly links to it. Only reddit and imgur links are currently supported. Minimum width is 640 pixels, and the aspect ratio has to be just right. I might add scraping the comments at some point, but this is not currently done. The category a wallpaper ends up in is decided by the flair of the post. A lot of recent images include the phone's frame. While those work fine on the exact device they were meant for, they do not rescale well to other devices. (And IMHO it doesn't look good, but that's just my opinion you are free to completely ignore). Freedom! This app is free, without in-app purchases, without ads, without tracking (other than popularity of wallpapers), but *with* GPLv3 sauce. The backend has sauce too! Feedback Either leave a review on Play that I probably won't read, comment in the Reddit thread, or submit to the GitHub issue tracker Motion effect Holey wallpapers don't play nice with the motion effect. The app does not have sufficient rights to adjust this setting. To disable it, in your home screen, first apply one of Samsung's wallpapers, which allows you to deselect Motion effect. Then go back to using Hidey Hole. It can be done through adb shell with settings put system wallpaper_tilt_status 0.
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App Review

Overview

Hidey Hole is a wallpaper app designed specifically for Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It offers a collection of beautifully designed wallpapers that perfectly align with the front camera cutout (hole-punch) on Galaxy devices. In this review, we will discuss its features, usability, design, and highlight the pros and cons.

Features

  • Extensive Wallpaper Collection: Hidey Hole provides a vast collection of wallpapers tailored for Galaxy devices. It covers numerous categories including landscapes, abstract, minimalistic, and more.
  • Precise Fit: The wallpapers are designed to align seamlessly with the camera cutout, ensuring a visually appealing look without obstructing any important elements of the wallpaper.
  • Regular Updates: The app receives regular updates, introducing new wallpapers to keep users' options fresh and diverse.
  • Favorites and Download: Users can mark wallpapers as favorites to easily access them later. Additionally, the app allows users to download wallpapers directly to their device for offline use.
  • User Contribution: Hidey Hole encourages users to submit their own wallpapers, fostering a vibrant community of Galaxy users who can share their creativity.

Usability

Hidey Hole is extremely user-friendly, offering a smooth and hassle-free experience. The app's interface is intuitive and straightforward, allowing users to browse through wallpapers effortlessly. The search functionality is responsive and helps users quickly find desired wallpapers based on keywords. Furthermore, the ability to mark favorites and download without any complications adds to the overall usability.

Design

The app has a visually appealing design that complements the Galaxy devices it caters to. The wallpapers are displayed with sharp resolution, and the thumbnail previews accurately reflect the final look when applied to the device's screen. The layout is clean and well-organized, allowing for easy navigation and selection.

Pros

  • Impeccable alignment of wallpapers with Galaxy device camera cutouts.
  • Vast collection of diverse wallpapers, regularly updated to offer fresh choices.
  • Clean and easy-to-use interface.
  • Favorites and download options streamline access to desired wallpapers.
  • User contribution aspect fosters community engagement and creativity.

Cons

  • Limited specifically to Samsung Galaxy devices, which may restrict potential users.
  • In-app purchases required to unlock certain premium wallpapers.
  • No option to customize or resize wallpapers within the app.

In conclusion, Hidey Hole stands out as a fantastic wallpaper app for Samsung Galaxy users. Its extensive collection of camera-cutout aligned wallpapers, coupled with a user-friendly interface, make it a must-have for Galaxy device owners. While it has a few minor limitations like limited device compatibility and in-app purchases, the overall experience and quality of wallpapers more than compensate for these drawbacks.

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