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  1. RumoredNow's Avatar
    RumoredNow
    This is where you show off, brag, make others jealous and share tips and how to's for your customized Band 2 Wallpaper.

    To take a picture and link the original photos to share the goodness with all. Get your layout pimped and post the results right here...
    10-30-2015 03:36 PM
  2. someone2639's Avatar
    someone2639
    Here is mine!


    (sad cause I don't have one yet)
    10-30-2015 03:38 PM
  3. Noahma's Avatar
    Noahma
    we just need the apps updated now so they are compatable with band 2
    10-30-2015 08:17 PM
  4. Aaron_Jones's Avatar
    Aaron_Jones
    Which apps are you having trouble with? All the ones I have been using with my Gen 1 Band works with my Gen 2.
    10-30-2015 08:51 PM
  5. B Hammer's Avatar
    B Hammer
    Originally Posted by Noahma
    we just need the apps updated now so they are compatable with band 2
    Are you saying you are experiencing problems? If so, which version of Windows are you using on your phone? Perhaps that may be an issue.
    10-30-2015 09:15 PM
  6. jedge's Avatar
    jedge
    So far the custom wallpapers i've tried using apps made for the Band 1.0 leave a black bar on the top/bottom... since they're made for a smaller screen size.
    10-31-2015 12:18 AM
  7. Likwidz's Avatar
    Likwidz
    They updated Fanband today
    10-31-2015 12:38 AM
  8. Noahma's Avatar
    Noahma
    Originally Posted by jedge
    So far the custom wallpapers i've tried using apps made for the Band 1.0 leave a black bar on the top/bottom... since they're made for a smaller screen size.
    bingo! the wallpapers are sized for band 1, and not for band 2's new larger screen
    10-31-2015 12:55 AM
  9. B Hammer's Avatar
    B Hammer
    Oh, interesting. I just use my own custom wallpapers. Also, I use Pimp my Band to update my Band's wallpaper. Haven't had problems with Band 2 going that route.
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    10-31-2015 09:50 AM
  10. B Hammer's Avatar
    B Hammer
    Here is my current wallpaper for my Band 2: band2_background_sw_darth-boba.png
    10-31-2015 10:05 AM
  11. Aaron_Jones's Avatar
    Aaron_Jones
    Originally Posted by B Hammer
    Oh, interesting. I just use my own custom wallpapers. Also, I use Pimp my Band to update my Band's wallpaper. Haven't had problems with Band 2 going that route.
    I second that! I too use the Pimp My Band App and it seems to size fine for me. Sorry Noahma is having issues... What app do you use for the custom BG?
    10-31-2015 11:24 AM
  12. gayste's Avatar
    gayste
    Originally Posted by B Hammer
    Oh, interesting. I just use my own custom wallpapers. Also, I use Pimp my Band to update my Band's wallpaper. Haven't had problems with Band 2 going that route.
    This app gives me an error on my band 2... "an error occurred during the process. please make sure your band is nearby and paired to your phone."
    10-31-2015 06:46 PM
  13. Noahma's Avatar
    Noahma
    strange pimp my band is what i used lol. gayste, restart your phone, worked for me after that
    10-31-2015 07:44 PM
  14. Noahma's Avatar
    Noahma
    tried using me tiles too, and its letter boxing the image in both apps down to the resolution of the band 1. using custom larger images it crops them down
    z8er and Aaron_Jones like this.
    10-31-2015 07:54 PM
  15. TheJoester09's Avatar
    TheJoester09
    Originally Posted by B Hammer
    Oh, interesting. I just use my own custom wallpapers. Also, I use Pimp my Band to update my Band's wallpaper. Haven't had problems with Band 2 going that route.
    Hm...I made my own custom image at 320x128, and Pimp My Band gives me an error when I try to use it.
    11-01-2015 07:52 AM
  16. B Hammer's Avatar
    B Hammer
    Originally Posted by TheJoester09
    Hm...I made my own custom image at 320x128, and Pimp My Band gives me an error when I try to use it.
    Are you and gayste using Windows 10 Mobile? Pimp My Band has a known issue with Windows 10 Mobile.
    11-01-2015 09:31 AM
  17. B Hammer's Avatar
    B Hammer
    Decided to make a different background for my Band as I have had the previous one forever:
    band2byu.jpg

    Go Cougars!
    taymur likes this.
    11-01-2015 09:32 AM
  18. taymur's Avatar
    taymur
    Would defiantly make a Real Madrid one as soon as it arrives.
    11-01-2015 09:44 AM
  19. B Hammer's Avatar
    B Hammer
    Originally Posted by taymur
    Would defiantly make a Real Madrid one as soon as it arrives.
    Like this? band2_realmadrid.jpg
    Attached Thumbnails band2_realmadrid.jpg  
    Last edited by B Hammer; 11-01-2015 at 10:17 AM. Reason: uploaded wrong image
    jedge and taymur like this.
    11-01-2015 10:03 AM
  20. Snapperlicious's Avatar
    Snapperlicious
    I am using Windows 10 mobile, and I have the same issue as others. It automatically crops the image. I was using larger images and having it crop them. I tried using a 320x128 image, and now I am getting an error. I can't even upload the images that previously worked. Oh well, I guess I am stuck with it for now until an update is released, or maybe I will give FanBand a try.
    11-01-2015 11:00 AM
  21. taymur's Avatar
    taymur
    Originally Posted by B Hammer
    Like this? Click image for larger version.  Name: band2_realmadrid.jpg  Views: 426  Size: 23.8 KB  ID: 115610
    Wow, thank you, file saved :) you are a wiz.
    11-02-2015 03:30 AM
  22. MarineDawg's Avatar
    MarineDawg
    Pimp my band is still thinks I have band 1, think I'll just delete then reinstall...hmm...hopefully the same trick will work for Torch
    11-02-2015 06:57 AM
  23. TheJoester09's Avatar
    TheJoester09
    Originally Posted by B Hammer
    Are you and gayste using Windows 10 Mobile? Pimp My Band has a known issue with Windows 10 Mobile.
    Yup, I figured that was the problem. I didn't have any issues with Band 1 on Windows 10 though. :(

    On top of that, Unband doesn't seem to want to play nice with the latest Windows 10 build on my Surface. I guess I'm just going to have to wait until Pimp My Band is updated!
    11-02-2015 07:48 AM
  24. Fear the Cubans's Avatar
    Fear the Cubans
    Sorry for the dumb question...
    I just got the Band 2, and have it sync'd to my Android device, but also have a Lumia Icon. I love the backgrounds in FanBand, but can't sync them to my device because it's already paired to Android. How can I get the backgrounds on my Band? I also have a Surface Pro 3 that I can use if that works as well.
    Thanks!
    11-02-2015 03:02 PM
  25. cmbauer99's Avatar
    cmbauer99
    Thanks to this thread I was able find a couple apps in the Apple Store to change the wallpaper on my Band 2. I am loving this thing more and more after selling my apple watch
    11-06-2015 04:38 PM
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