Firstly, I would like to thank Wysie for his help in guiding me to compile. Thanks, bro!
Modified Launcher2 features:
Based on Launcher2 from Cyan's git
iPhone/Hero-like Scrolling
Fully fixed auto rotation
App Menu Button Long Press -> Quick Switcher
Up to 7 screens! NEW!
Long-press at desktop as an option
Drag & Drop bottom shortcuts NEW!
Commented Code (where I remembered I changed)
Screenshots by chronzz:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download from Repo: http://helixproject.ruqqq.sg/
SourceCode: GitHub
Install Instructions:
INSTALL FROM MARKET! HelixLauncher 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OR
adb shell rm -r /data/data/com.android.launcher2
adb pull /system/app/Launcher2.apk ./Launcher2.apkBAK
adb push Launcher2.apk /system/app/Launcher2.apk
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Click to collapse
Credits:
Wysie, irrenhaus & rogro82 (adv. launcher), enomther, wesgarner and other contributors if I accidentally left any out
Donators/Testers:
chronzz, dhendrix11, daveid, DA6, notxel21, Gr8gorilla, Worsty, Manup456 and many others!
Your comments are VERY MUCH appreciated. Enjoy!
ChangeLogs
NEW CHANGELOGS AT REPO
0.7BETA1 Donators' only FOR NOW:
Implemented option to set Default Screen* on update, you might need to set back your default screen
Fixed MORE people's stupidity: Implemented reasonable auto delete/move items on workspace on resize
*Probably* fixed FCs problem: Increased launcher heapsize hence more memory used
Fixed QuickShortcuts icon positions when landscape - No longer swap position
Options to hide desktop icon labels
Fast Apps Menu readded - Broke compatibility with Android < CyanogenMod drop
0.6 ON MARKET:
Support for stock N1s or Android 2.1 devices
Using a backward code which might slow down the apps menu
0.6BETA2 donator's only:
Removed unused preferences from BETA1
Implemented long hover of app on DeleteZone as a gesture for uninstall
0.6BETA1 donator's only:
Implemented option for EITHER dots OR QuickShortcuts
When using dots, QuickJump does work
Implemented use of custom icon for QuickShortcuts: icons are stored in /data/data/{APP_NAMESPACE_HERE}/icons/ eg. /data/data/com.helixproject.launcher2/icons/
Minor bugfix
0.5:
Added bottom bar Shortcuts
Added drag and drop capability for the shortcuts
Fixed wallpaper blank
Bug fixes - lots of them
0.4 - not released:
Added ability to change screen size
Added Restart option in prefs
Added auto-rotate option in prefs
Some behavioral changes (can't remember)
06-03-10:
v0.3
Added velocity scrolling - NOW IT'S MORE SENSE-UI FEEL
Enomther's Patch for Screen Freeze issue - Hope it works!
Wesgarner Patch for Auto-Orientation based on phone setting
New Preference Menu
downloading right now, then testing, will post results.
Many thanks for this i always wanted 7 Screens.
edit: working. 7 Screens!
So what did you mean with "'Prettier' Animations & more 'Friendly' feeling"? I cant see a difference.
For me, its just like the Stock-Launcher but with 7 Screens and that is everything i want
Again, many thanks for this!
edit2: not sure, but i think i just saw the prettier animation. the little slide while changing the screens?
Its a nice addition!
I find the changing of screens by dragging a little harsh hence I modified it. If you used iPhone/iTouch you know what I mean by harsh.
Glad you like it!
hi,
thanks but how can I changed widgets, shortcut...?
Very nice,
Have you found a way to eliminate the 3d app drawer?. Its way to slow.
sinjiyo said:
hi,
thanks but how can I changed widgets, shortcut...?
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menu -> add
do i have to root my nexus for this?
thanks, I never see that before
GREAT!!
@DocRambone
Slow? The menu runs fine for me. But well, if I say yes, what would you wanna change the menu into?
@shintu
Yes. Needs root.
arctu said:
@DocRambone
Slow? The menu runs fine for me. But well, if I say yes, what would you wanna change the menu into?
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More like standard popup. The animation make it slow to use. open an app take much longer than with old style launcher
nice!
What font are you using ?
The perfect Launcher to me would have:
1. Auto-rotate - entering text into the search box would be much easier in landscape.
2. 7 screens - you got it!
3. Things that are disabled to become an option for the user, ie. long press to add to desktop. I only say this because I like to long press (as opposed to menu-add) so that I dictate where the item is added. Otherwise, you have to add it and then drag it to the desired location.
I believe you are on the right path here. I for one like the new app-tray vs. the old one (coming from a G1), so I say keep that.
I don't remember the name of the font. But, its from a theme called elegance. See Android theme forum.
I too like the new app launcher. Though it isn't flexible like the old launcher. Yes, I have landscape on my new build. Everything works except the app menu. Well, it does work, just glitchy. Can live with it though. I now have a 360 launcher!
I wanted to mod Launcher2 during my coming holidays, but since you're already at it, may I suggest the following:
1. Make the number of screens customizable. I still prefer 5 personally.
2. Make long-pressing on the Drawer/"Menu" (the thing you press to start the launcher) activate the overview of all the screens as well.
3. Remove the dots indicators at the size, and replace them with icons to launch apps. The best will be to make it user configurable. That is, I can choose Browser for left icon and say, Twidroid for right icon. (I know there is a mod that does this already but it's fixed to the 2 apps that can be launched)
4. Fix the FCs . It still FCs quite consistently if you have a lot of large widgets (4x3 or 4x4).
Also, I believe app menu is glitchy due to lack of drawables (or maybe the 9-patches are done properly?). Should be able to fix it easily .
I know it's a long list, but you're asking for comments ! Keep up the good work!
Can you delete the wallpaer the girls
Thanks
1. I'm still wondering how to dynamically change the screens. I'm not used to storing preferences in Android either.
2. Yeah, I was thinking of the same thing too!
3. Hmm.. I was thinking the same for this too.. but.. putting the app icon itself will not match the launcher theme somewhat.. I mean.. it'll look ugly.. ideas?
4. This.. I haven't experienced yet. Hmm.
5. The app drawer glitch isn't because of the drawable. It's utilizing a surface.. perhaps a GL surface. That's why it isn't flexible. Kinda sucks.
As for the wallpapers, I'll delete and leave only one so that the filesize is lower.
Great job!
I really wanted 7 home screens. I love to keep some blank to enjoy a live wallpaper.
But like all great things there must be a critic. Is there anyway to add 360 auto rotation? I love this feature.
Thank you very much
I'm waiting for your new version
Looking at Apps Grid for landscape now. I think I can make it work. ^_^
Related
Alright, HelixLauncher is based on android Launcher git and is heavily modified to resemble my Launcher2 mod. I've even backported some features from Launcher2 ... Previews!
HelixLauncher features:
Based on Launcher
Standalone Launcher
Should support hdpi & mdpi resolutions (not fully tested)
Sense UI-like scrolling / Velocity Scrolling
Enabled rotation
Double Tap action for Screen Previews
SPEEDY!
Up to 7 screens!
Full-screen app menu (with notification bar still)
Quick Shortcuts! - Drag & Drop and shortcuts to the QuickBar
Screenshots:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download LATEST
Download from the Repo: http://helixproject.ruqqq.sg/
Install Instructions:
adb install HelixLauncher_1.0.apk
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Click to collapse
OR
JUST INSTALL FROM YOUR PHONE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Credits:
Wysie, irrenhaus & rogro82 (adv. launcher), enomther, wesgarner and other contributors if I accidentally left any out
Icon by: xmj
Your comments are VERY MUCH appreciated. Enjoy!
ChangeLogs
NEW CHANGELOGS WILL ALL BE AT THE REPO
1.3BETA2 Donators' only FOR NOW:
Implemented option to set Default Screen* on update, you might need to set back your default screen
Back to full screen apps menu
Touch top of Apps Menu and swipe down to close.
Fixed MORE people's stupidity: Implemented reasonable auto delete/move items on workspace on resize
*Probably* fixed FCs problem: Increased launcher heapsize hence more memory used
*Probably* fixed jagged shortcuts: No idea? Need someone to test.
1.3BETA1 Donators' only FOR NOW:
Fixed Contacts shortcut to popup in right position -- even supports Contacts shortcut in QuickShortcut!
Fixed QuickShortcuts icon positions when landscape - No longer swap position
No more full screen Drawer -- Reimplemented drawer handle when drawer is open
Options to hide desktop icon labels
Ported the Dots from Launcher2 (available as an option to replace QuickShortcut in Configure)
Using separate pngs of handle for different orientation
Fixed people's stupidity: Implemented auto delete widgets/icons on screen shrink (auto center them if expanding)
1.2a:
Released to Market
Made Android 2.0 compatible (only tested on 2.0.1)
Used a black background instead of black color for the apps menu (requested by DocRambone for skinning purpose)
1.2 Donators' only FOR NOW:
Implemented custom icon - Now you can use Bettercut custom icon or alternatively /data/data/com.helixproject.launcher/icons/
Added long hover of app on delete zone to uninstall app
Readded Notification option in menu - Someone requested it
1.1b:
Fixed Shortcut receivers - BetterCut, AnyCut etc. now works
Fixed the handles images
Added HelixLauncher icon
Released to Market *testing for now*
1.1:
Fixed Double-Tap bug by reducing sensitivity
Added LWP interactivity
Added Nexus Launcher2 Handle instead of Droid dull's
*Might fixed* the bug with some people unable to install
Coming from 1.0 will require an uninstall of 1.0 first
1.0:
First release - Most features ported from Launcher2
nice to see you have released it for none rooters. anyways when will you be adding the double tap to launcher2?
i guess you would love to have double tap?
Cannot install either from adb of from the sd card.
pkg: /data/local/tmp/HelixLauncher_1.0.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE]
what ROM are you using?
Thanks, this works like a charm on my Droid w/ ESE53 now! I do have a noobish question, though -- I was trying to theme this launcher a bit, but after I did, it wouldn't install anymore. I tried doing it throug ADB and get the following error:
Code:
INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE
And LogCat throws the error:
Code:
Package com.helixprogect.launcher has no signatures that match those in shared user android.uid.shared; ignoring!
I did have to re-sign the package using testsign.jar, but I'm guessing that I need to use different keys, but have no idea about how to do that. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks
I have an q: is it possible to lift up the app bar icons few pixels?
The seem to be a bit low.
arctu said:
what ROM are you using?
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I am using stock nexus.
@btdownloads7
what command did you used? adb install? the reason is because user data of that app already exists on /data/data and hence adb detects the conflict of different apk being used.
try adb install -r
or if that doesn't work. delete the user data first before installing.
oh and also, mine spreading to the droids forums? thanks!
EDIT: worst case: http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers/browse_thread/thread/3f084d78a15f6d3d
@DocRambone
i think i need a better solution for that. it has always been that low right? as in the handle view.. the icons alignment are made to follow handle view.. if not, it'll look messy.. imagine floating icons with sinking handle bar. :S
@htcmagic
if i dont mind, i'll need a logcat of after you try running that command..
I did use "adb install -r", and I didn't think that I'd need to wipe data because I used a Nandroid backup before I ever installed your original app. I'm using Pete's Bugless Beast rom right now, and will do a full system wipe and install it from scratch. Will let you know shortly if that works.
P.S. I just posted a link to this thread on AllDroid.
no no... not talking about wipe data.. do this:
adb shell rm -r /data/data/com.helixproject.launcher
arctu said:
no no... not talking about wipe data.. do this:
adb shell rm -r /data/data/com.helixproject.launcher
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Ahh, I misunderstood -- I already did this, but no luck. I'm going to wipe data anyway, just to see if the problem gets fixed.
And I was looking in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529124
It's talking about a totally different ROM, but I figured that the same principles would apply. And it looks like the people there didn't find an adequate solution. It sounded like the signature in the launches has to match the signature in framework-res.apk, but I'm pretty much a noob at this, so I couldn't figure out how to make that work.
wait dont! lol.
edit /data/system/packages.xml
remove any traces of com.helixproject.launcher
Quick theme for this launcher
OMG yes. I got so depressed when I found your Launcher2 mod and I couldn't get it to work on my Droid. This is PERFECT! I had tried Home++ before and loved the shortcuts on the bottom but H++ was buggy/unstable and I wished that I could drag my own icons down there. You took care of that and this thing seems fast and stable so far.
I hope to eventually get your Launcher2 but this will definitely keep me happy until someone with more Droid knowledge makes it work!
Thanks!
Btw, how difficult is it to change the tab on this launcher? I'd like to customize mine to match the smoked glass theme that I am using. Can I open the apk, modify the pngs, and then reinstall it?
arctu said:
wait dont! lol.
edit /data/system/packages.xml
remove any traces of com.helixproject.launcher
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LOL. Did that already as well. I should have mentioned all this in the op. There were no traces, and I made a Nandroid backup before wiping, so it's no big deal.
Still got the error message after full wipe and new ROM re-fash. Could you possibly modify the theme if I send you the PNG files? I'm trying to make it look like the Smoked Glass theme that I use in my stock launcher:
I don't know how good it'll look, but I modified the images to match the smaller app drawer handle, so I wanna give it a shot.
logcat after adb install HelixLauncher_1.0.apk
03-12 20:35:38.278: ERROR/PackageManager(74): Package com.helixproject.launcher has no signatures that match those in shared user android.uid.shared; ignoring!
03-12 20:35:38.358: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(4336): ERROR: thread attach failed
@DocRambone
COOL! nice work man! i love your simplistic taste!
maybe i should use your menu icon instead of droid's.
@gardobus
Ask DocRambone
EDIT:
@htcmagic
have you allowed install on non-market apps? (settings->applications) if you have and it still doesn't work, i'm sorry, i guess unrooted phones needs to have valid signatures which can only be obtained through market.
@btdownloads7
hmm.. i think you encountering a similar problem with htcmagic. ask DocRambone how he did it. I have zero knowledge on theming. Heh.
This is AnderWeb Launcher.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
v1.2.0 is out in the Market.
Features
Support non root device.
Fully support Froyo - New Google Search widget is working perfectly.
Froyo look with 2 customizable shortcut, roll up for additional extra 6 customizable shortcut.
Sense-like preview style.
Desktop scrolling speed.
Desktop overshoot.
Home button binding.
Preferable number of column and row in menu launcher.
Preferable number of desktop screen up to 7 maximum.
Samsung Galaxy S Menu style or standard style.
Change size of LAB/RAB in settings.
Hide/Show shortcut icon labels on desktop!
v0.7.1 added more effect on Desktop overshoot.
v0.7.3 fixing page scrolling issue.
v0.7.5 added ability to switch wallpaper hack on or off, off the wallpaper hack will prevent ant FC issue in Froyo plus no color banding issue on scrolling.
v0.7.6 added new feature of select transparency level of app drawer background, this features is cool and nice.
v0.7.6 run perfectly smooth on stock kernel .32 but you may randomly get FC on non stock kernel either on .33 or .34.
v0.7.8 support pinch to sense preview with correct direction pinching for zoom in and zoom out.
v0.7.8 support Highlights press color and focus color customization.
v0.7.8 support ability to revert back to default press and focus color.
v0.7.8 added support for app drawer background color customization.
v0.8 ability to backup / restore ADW Settings & Desktop Configuration.
v0.8 added options for having 4 actions button in dockbar.
v0.8.1 added ability to enable or disable icons/widgets stretching.
v0.8.5 added support of App Labels Fade.
v0.8.5 added function for disable / enable scrollable widget. Example: Pure Messenger.
v0.8.5 added support on widgets scalable preferable.
v0.8.6 fixing the FC issue when adding some widget due to the new dialog function.
v0.8.6 fixing scrollable widget.
v0.8.6 removed “Background alpha” option for the app drawer as it already can set via Background Color Picker.
v0.8.7 added 3 different style of Desktop Indicator.
v0.8.7 support unlimited icons in 2nd dockbar (swipe up dockbar).
v0.8.7 added support of Horizontal Margin adjustment on App Drawer.
v0.8.8 bug fixes edition.
v0.8.9 added support for swipe up/down gestures for your favourable action.
v0.9.0 bug fixes edition.
v1.0.0 added Themes function, now you can have custom themes not only the dockbar but others placest like drawer, highlight and etc. as well.
v1.0.1 bug fixes edition, fixing the long press widget timing.
v1.1.0 New Custom Shortcut, with function of Activities selection. (Same as what did by LauncherPro) & custom icon image selection.
v1.1.0 New Samsung like screen editor.
v1.1.0 New Apps Catalog in App Drawer, you can set your own preferrable group with what apps to be display or hide.
v1.1.0 New Theme Icon Shader. (need developer added in theme)
v1.1.1 bug fixes edition
v1.1.2 bug fixes edition
v1.1.3 bug fixes edition
v1.1.4 bug fixes edition
v1.2.0 Added support on Miss Called, SMS & Gmail notifier with purchase of ADW Notifier plugin.
[*]v1.2.0 Added support on resizing widget anytime by press and hold the widget.
Link: http://jbthemes.com/anderweb/
Having FUN with ADW.Launcher v1.2.0 + ADW.Elegant theme
I'm a bit confused, why is it that you need to install this through the SD card? Why doesn't it work like helix or the launcher pro where you can just install an apk?
why doesnt mine look like the far left screen shot?
I think this should be made a standalone home replacement so we could install just like any other app from the market. Not everybody has root.
erikikaz said:
I'm a bit confused, why is it that you need to install this through the SD card? Why doesn't it work like helix or the launcher pro where you can just install an apk?
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You can just unzip and take out the Launcher.apk and adb push via below command:
adb remount
adb push Launcher.apk /system/app/
htcmagic said:
I think this should be made a standalone home replacement so we could install just like any other app from the market. Not everybody has root.
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Maybe the author will make it at the future.
At the moment only via flash or adb push. (I prefer adb push)
joeld79 said:
why doesnt mine look like the far left screen shot?
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When you slide up at the bottom part, or press and hold the home button on screen and then slide up.
After this, you can add any icons you preferable on it.
thanks! im blind!!
Andrewtst said:
You can just unzip and take out the Launcher.apk and adb push via below command:
adb remount
adb push Launcher.apk /system/app/
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Thank you
Re: ADW Launcher v0.7rc1 completely port for Nexus One now
Thanks! Trying...
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Sent via the XDA Tapatalk App
Updated both my morphs (trans icons, trans/blue folders) for rc1. They are on the morphs thread.
Andrewtst said:
Latest 0.7rc1 working perfectly on Nexus One. No more issue on dot when choosing Samsung Galaxy S style menu.
Thanks AnderWeb for the HDPI implementing
Love the new features such as:
Desktop scrolling speed
Desktop overshoot
Home button binding
Link: http://www.jbthemes.com/anderweb/adwlauncher.html
Installation Instruction:
Method A:
Copy the ADW.Launcher.0.7rc1.zip to SDCard.
Reboot to RA-Recovery.
Make Nandroid for backup purposes.
Flash the file and reboot.
Method B:
Extract the file Launcher.apk from the download zip.
Copy to your Android-SDK Tools folder.
adb remount
adb push Launcher.apk /system/app/
** With method B, you can keep your previous Launcher, I more preferrable on method B as it is more easier than flashing over.
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Thanks for the post ;-)
I'm on my way to publish a standalone installable version of this, for non-rooted people or everyone not liking replacement way to install, so please, stay tunned, thanks!
AnderWeb said:
Thanks for the post ;-)
I'm on my way to publish a standalone installable version of this, for non-rooted people or everyone not liking replacement way to install, so please, stay tunned, thanks!
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Welcome I believe lots of non-rooted user will happy to hearing this.
awesome. great work.
Thanks
Andrewtst said:
Latest 0.7rc1 working perfectly on Nexus One. No more issue on dot when choosing Samsung Galaxy S style menu.
Thanks AnderWeb for the HDPI implementing
Love the new features such as:
Desktop scrolling speed
Desktop overshoot
Home button binding
Link: http://www.jbthemes.com/anderweb/adwlauncher.html
Installation Instruction:
Method A:
Copy the ADW.Launcher.0.7rc1.zip to SDCard.
Reboot to RA-Recovery.
Make Nandroid for backup purposes.
Flash the file and reboot.
Method B:
Extract the file Launcher.apk from the download zip.
Copy to your Android-SDK Tools folder.
adb remount
adb push Launcher.apk /system/app/
** With method B, you can keep your previous Launcher, I more preferrable on method B as it is more easier than flashing over.
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where can I get your icons? (browser, camera ... )
Thanks !
don't works with my milestone (2.1 rooted)
Interesting work here, but the app drawer is way too janky.
AnderWeb said:
Thanks for the post ;-)
I'm on my way to publish a standalone installable version of this, for non-rooted people or everyone not liking replacement way to install, so please, stay tunned, thanks!
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Waiting for this, I'm rooted but don't want to replace my launcher and mess with that crap until I'm positive I want to switch. Loved your mod on my G1, been using HelixLauncher2 since I made the switch to my N1. I might miss the 3D app drawer though
Your download links don't work on my nexus. Any chance of a mirror?
scooter007 said:
where can I get your icons? (browser, camera ... )
Thanks !
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=668772
Go Launcher is an amazing home replacement app for Android .
-Extremely smooth scrolling
-Convenient icon pop-menu
-Gesture supported
-Useful app drawer to uninstall apps and kill tasks
-Removable screen previews (Up to 30 screens)
Supported android versions: 2.0 and above
GO Launcher V1.22 update:
-New Christmas theme
-Supported long press search button response
-Fixed customized icons turn to default after reboot
-Fixed crash problem of memory overflow
More customization options will be released soon.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Enjoy it~：
You can also search it in Google Market with the key words “go Launcher”. Thanks.
If you have Any feedback/wish/bugreport, please reply to this thread or send us email. [email protected]
If you like Go Launcher, please support us by giving your high rate in Google Market, recommending to your friends and forums.
We look forward to receiving your feedback,we will keep working and make the best launcher for you !
Update log：
V1.21 【2010/12/17】
-Fixed direct update and crash problems of V1.20
-New app drawer folder：Drag icon overlay to create new folder
-Supported scrollable & resizable widgets
-Supported customized icons (test)
-Fixed crash issues on Droid & Droid X (thanks Adam’s help)
-Fixed icon disappearance and livewallpaper interactive problem
V1.20 【2010/12/16】
-New app drawer folder：Drag icon overlay to create new folder
-Supported scrollable & resizable widgets
-Supported customized icons (test)
-Fixed crash issues on Droid & Droid X (thanks Adam’s help)
-Fixed icon disappearance and livewallpaper
V1.13 【2010/12/12】
-Supports Japanese (Greek coming soon )
-Fixed apps of a lower case letter sorting error
-Fixed some initial entry force close issues
-Fixed laggy issues in some phone models
-Improve battery power consumption
V1.12 【2010/12/12】
-Fixed some initial entry force close issues
-Fixed laggy issues in some phone models
-Improve battery power consumption
V1.11 【2010.12.07】
-Support app ordering in alphabetical as well as Installation time .
Tips: Press MENU button in function chart to set ordering option.
V1.1 【2010.12.04】
-Improved scrolling performance.
-Fixed random icon missing issue for SD card installed app.
-Fixed crash issue on Droid phone.
Topic already exists...like the other topics...
Sent from my x32 using the licking write method....man I am thirsty now!
Its there a way to put all the apps in the app drawer in alphabetical order? Mine is for the most part, but some of my apps aren't in order.
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Decided to unfreeze Go Launcher today after LauncherPro got stuck in an FC loop on me. I gotta say, this launcher is coming along really well since I last played with it a few weeks ago. With scrolling and resizable widget support now implemented, it's at a point I'm going to try it as my main launcher.
So far I like the speed and polish.
My only issue thus far is that when switching to landscape mode with a 5x4 layout, the widgets tend to overlap each other a bit. LauncherPro has managed to correct this, but Go Launcher does redraw the layout switch much faster.
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One other thing I've noticed: if I long-press the menu button to bring up the search screen, Go Launcher crams all the widgets from the current screen (including the dock) into the half-screen space visible above the keyboard (using HTC_IME), and I can't get the search textbox to actually appear in order to perform a search.
This launcher is ok but lags sometimes on the app drawer I have now started using adw launcher ex my God it is so good.
An excellent one, except for the fact that it doesn't have its own widgets (Messages, Mail, Facebook, People, and Twitter), unlike LauncherPro.
I'm running them both now, hopefully the op does include these in the next update.
Edit: Some snapshot to illustrate what I'm talking about.
but can u change the Dock to custom docks besides the 2 options it gives
Sorry if this is already included but I have a suggestion.
Ive always though a great idea for a launcher would be some sort of interoperated system to separate games and apps from each other.
Maybe a left swipe would bring up your games selection and right would bring up your apps.
Now I know you can do this manually by adding the icons to the left and right panels of a launcher but some sort of system for adding them upon installation would be good also.
I like it, would be nice if the "icon pop-up menu" could be assigned to a swipe movement as well as long press does'nt work all that well on all phones.
And I for one likes that it does'nt have a bunch of bloat such as widgets.
Direct uninstalling from appdrawer like the TouchWiz launcher from Samsung does would be cool.
Of course it would acquire root..
cant wait to try this!
Tried it today, I think it's a launcher with loads of potential. If this can turn out to be the MIUI experience in a launcher app it will be awesome. Just some suggestions for going in that way:
- App icons in uniform shapes, this is wat MIUI does: Take the app icon, and put it in a nice rounded shape automatically. It creates the iPhone effect and it looks great. May be hard to realize in a launcher.
- Grid placement of widgets and apps: In MIUI, you get to see a grid on each homescreen so you have an idea of where the app/widget is placed, not just somewhere on that screen.
- apps always on homescreen: Again, very much iPhone-like. Apps will be placed on the homescreen after install and can't be removed. No app drawer is needed.
Of course, all these things should be able to get turned on/off in the preferences section. Again, this app has so much potential, try to get some inspiration from sense, iphone and MIUI!
Looking forward to hearing from you
Yeah I like that idea, and maybe after installation of a app you get to choose if it was a app or a game and then it assigns it to a specified section of launcher
Just installed it on my Unlocked Streak with Froyo. Working very good till now.
When you set the app drawer to vertical scrolling it's way smoother then horizontal imo, been using this for the past two weeks.
I just started playing around with this and the only thing that I can suggest is Widget Overlapping. It isn't extremely useful for many widgets, but is nice to have...especially for SiMi Clock Widget.
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Also some way to Export/Import settings. It would be helpful for those of us that like to try different setups without having to redo everything.
Hi,
I installed the launcher on my Galaxy S. I't a great app until now, it has almoust all the cool things from launcher pro and plenty of extra cool things.
My request and probably many other users too is a backup/restore feature. I hate to spend hours to customize my homescreens and app folders and after a ROM reinstall to have to do it again (I have an android blog and I have to reintall the phone many times to test roms and make reviews).
Thanks
SeerKan said:
Hi,
I installed the launcher on my Galaxy S. I't a great app until now, it has almoust all the cool things from launcher pro and plenty of extra cool things.
My request and probably many other users too is a backup/restore feature. I hate to spend hours to customize my homescreens and app folders and after a ROM reinstall to have to do it again (I have an android blog and I have to reintall the phone many times to test roms and make reviews).
Thanks
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Easy way to do it now is with Titanium Backup...but an in app option is ideal.
creator2456 said:
Easy way to do it now is with Titanium Backup...but an in app option is ideal.
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Yup. please think about this option. Really needed.
Works perfectly on KaosFroyo v38 w HTC Eris phone
The only issue I see besides backup of settings is the long time to load when adding a shortcut to the dock or the window screen... but that happens on Launcher Pro as well.... :| why not load the App Drawer instead or something? [yes, the faster method is currently going into App Drawer and dragging a few times to the screen.] or have an option to disable it as sometimes we do hard press accidentally [or when lag appears]
Looking Good!
Also like the Task Killer built in to App Drawer. Resizing Widgets works exceptionally well (feature supported free as well!).
Very similar to LP in many respects.
Only negative, I could not seem to use a Custom Dock!
(perhaps I overlooked something here in my brief usage).
Well done to the developer.
I have made a widget in which you can choose to display time, date, system information or your own quote in an easy way.
The best thing about this widget is that you can choose between over 60 fonts, and more are coming.
The layout of the widget is made so that it should be as easy as possible to make a great looking widget.
You can customize 2 texts in the same widget.
You can set the XY position of the text, its size, color, shadow, shadow size and position, background options and much more.
I would love to get some feedback on bugs, settings, preferred fonts and more.
Link to app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bolling.clock.widget&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImJvbGxpbmcuY2xvY2sud2lkZ2V0Il0.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I like how you can preview what it will look like in all the different fonts instead of just the one you select at a time. I haven't downloaded it, but I was wondering if it allows you to pull fonts from your SD card? As I have a folder with all of my custom fonts.
Looks cool...how do I add more than 1 element to a widget.
e.g. Time + Date on one widget? Am I being dumb?
akabadnews said:
I like how you can preview what it will look like in all the different fonts instead of just the one you select at a time. I haven't downloaded it, but I was wondering if it allows you to pull fonts from your SD card? As I have a folder with all of my custom fonts.
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Right now you can't do that, but I will try to add that function in future updates.
If you want you can email me that folder, and I will add some of the fonts you have there to the widget
Email: [email protected]
djmcnz said:
Looks cool...how do I add more than 1 element to a widget.
e.g. Time + Date on one widget? Am I being dumb?
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Right now you can't, so you are not dumb. I am working on how to add that function, without making the app UI to complex. If you have any idéas please share them with me
Bolling said:
Right now you can't, so you are not dumb. I am working on how to add that function, without making the app UI to complex. If you have any idéas please share them with me
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Yes, I agree - it would likely require quite a UI change... your UI is good by the way.
You could keep a similar UI I suppose... have an 'Add new object' (eg) to the 'Text' tab (Time/System/Quote) and then the 'Font' and 'Shadow' tabs could be context-sensitive to whatever item was selected on the 'Text' tab. You would need to indicate what object was highlighted on all tabs.
Then, 'Text' could become 'Preview' and the 'Background' tab could actually be merged with the 'Preview' tab.
Only an idea... happy to discuss...
djmcnz said:
Yes, I agree - it would likely require quite a UI change... your UI is good by the way.
You could keep a similar UI I suppose... have an 'Add new object' (eg) to the 'Text' tab (Time/System/Quote) and then the 'Font' and 'Shadow' tabs could be context-sensitive to whatever item was selected on the 'Text' tab. You would need to indicate what object was highlighted on all tabs.
Then, 'Text' could become 'Preview' and the 'Background' tab could actually be merged with the 'Preview' tab.
Only an idea... happy to discuss...
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I like the idéas. I have begun to implement a similar idéa. I will have 4 tabs, Text1, text2, text3, and background. Each text tab control one text object on the widget, and can fully customize it. Text options and shadow options have been integrated to one, in each text tab. And to make sure that the preeview image is visible at all times it has been fixed at the top, and only the settings are scrollable. The font tab will be remowed and replaced by a button which launches a pop-up with all selectable fonts. The background-tab will handle background and general setting that are the same for all the text objects.
I think this would be the easiest approach, concerning user friendliness.
What do you think?
This looks very impressive!
john9 said:
This looks very impressive!
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Thx man! And it will be even more interesting in the future!
The next update will be out soon, but I am bashing my head in the wall unable to solve a wierd bug:
On some phones the phone needs to be rebooted after the widget have been installed in order to make the widget update itself. You can add it once, but if you configure it and make changes, it wont take effect until you reboot the phone, and after that you can make as many changes as you like...
Any idéas?
Bolling said:
The next update will be out soon, but I am bashing my head in the waal unable to solve a wierd bug:
On some phones the phone needs to be rebooted after the widget have been installed in order to make the widget update itself. You can add it once, but if you configure it and make changes, it wont take effect until you reboot the phone, and after that you can make as many changes as you like...
Any idéas?
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I found a fix for this. Will be out in the next update. If anyone is more interested in this fix, just PM me.
Version 3.0 out now!
*Now you can have two texts in the same widget!
*Hardware accelerated graphics for 4.0 devices!
*Widget is now rezisable!
*New better UI!
*Support for all phones!
*Minor bug fixes.
*Text centerd around it's own center.
*Some new tweks, making it even more awsome!
Hope you like it guys
Version 3.2 out.
*Buggfixes.
*More and better text formatting.
*UI improvments.
Version 3.3 out.
Includes the following:
*Now you can add an "extra", you can choose from several hundered dingbats!
*Some UI fixes.
*Other improvments.
*Rating and feedback button.
Hi,
Any chance you can put a feature where the widget will display the contents of a specified file (eg: /sdcard/something.txt) with a customisable number of minues where the file will be re-read?
Thanks.
Hi, first of all...thanks for a great app. I've had several people ask me about it.
Secondly, is there a chance you could either make version 3.2 available or add the fonts that were removed from that version? I'm specifically looking for the font in the third screenshot in the first post.
Thanks.
wkwkwk said:
Hi,
Any chance you can put a feature where the widget will display the contents of a specified file (eg: /sdcard/something.txt) with a customisable number of minues where the file will be re-read?
Thanks.
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Sure thing! I will start working on it immediately! Thanks for the tip.
~kyle said:
Hi, first of all...thanks for a great app. I've had several people ask me about it.
Secondly, is there a chance you could either make version 3.2 available or add the fonts that were removed from that version? I'm specifically looking for the font in the third screenshot in the first post.
Thanks.
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Glad to hear it!
I will get that font back in the next version, sorry I took it away!
If you have any other suggestions of fonts please let me know!
Awesome, thanks a lot Bolling!
New version out!
*Added 5 new fonts (One font is back again, you're welcome Kyle!)
*Option to underline text.
*Now you can choose to display storage information (There you go wkwkwk).
*New battery information with energybar.
*Color picker fix for 4.0.
*Some UI changes.
Hope you like it!
Got it, thanks again Bolling!
Snap is a widget drawer, similar to the notifications drawer.
Just pull from one area of the status bar (left, middle or right) to access it. It's basically like the IOS widgets.
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Google Play:
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Changelog
1.0.4:
- New option to scroll widgets with one finger;
- Disabled Snap on the lock screen by default;
- Fixed widgets could not be added bug;
- Fixed bugs expanding the widgets drawer;
- Memory usage and performance improvements.
1.0.3:
- New shortcut to expand drawer;
- New tour page;
- Fixed default time format;
- Fixed background dim glitch;
- Fixed some crashes and other small glitches.
1.0.2:
- Multiple bugs causing crashes fixed;
- Added option to disable Snap on the lock screen;
- Other improvements.
Thanks I'll give it a try.
It's working nicely so far. Would it be possible to add 1x1 & 2x1 widgets side by side? Thanks!
yochananmarqos said:
It's working nicely so far. Would it be possible to add 1x1 & 2x1 widgets side by side? Thanks!
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Yes, this has been requested a lot. It will be implemented soon.
Great app, only on my phone I have the DPI lowered so the pull down menu is pretty shrunken as well
It's a little quirky on my HTC One M8, but I'm running a custom ROM. I had to change the default from right to left (for the quick pulldown). Might want to set that as default as a metric frak ton of custom ROMs use the right side of the status bar for quick access to the toggles. Then again, those users would have set that and would know to change it. Also, 3 seems like a low limit for the free version, but for my use case it's perfect. If I decide to keep it I'll pay regardless of whether or not I want to add more. Besides, anyone with Zooper could make one widget that does all the things and just use that as one of the three. Me, I'm happy with Google Search, Poweramp, and SoundHound.
When I say quirky, I mean it didn't work right at first, I had to get out of the app and onto my home screen. And then when it opens, it seems to just unceremoniously slam down. It's a great idea, and deserves a smoother animation (I didn't disable them in Preferences) than it's getting.
Overall it's a great idea, and I might just move my big Zooper widget onto Snap so I can use more of my screen for the wallpaper...
edit: Hardly ever works on the HTC lock screen. HTC tied the screen-off wake gestures to the lock screen, else I'd replace it yesterday. Not something I expect you to be able to work past, HTC stuff is generally regarded as a pain in the neck anyway.
Wow! This app is great! Thanks
Brilliant app. Bye bye to my clustered home screen. Is there anyway to be able to scroll on a single widget with one finger?
Chillz88 said:
Brilliant app. Bye bye to my clustered home screen. Is there anyway to be able to scroll on a single widget with one finger?
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This would be really nice especially for calendar widgets.
@fmaster1 you're a genious!
SuperSandro2000 said:
This would be really nice especially for calendar widgets.
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Chillz88 said:
Brilliant app. Bye bye to my clustered home screen. Is there anyway to be able to scroll on a single widget with one finger?
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i guess it would be quite hard (a challenge) to include this, but go ahead >> spoil us
1. Support to add smaller widgets side by side
2. Single widget scrolling
3. Widget resizing
With these this would be perfect!
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4. Option to pull drawer from bottom (left-right-center) instead of top of screen
Spere said:
1. Support to add smaller widgets side by side
2. Single widget scrolling
3. Widget resizing
With these this would be perfect!
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4. Option to pull drawer from bottom (left-right-center) instead of top of screen
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First point will be added in a future update. This has been requested since day one.
Widget scrolling can be done with two fingers in the current version. This will also be updated soon for one finger scrolling.
Widgets dimensions can be changed in preferences. Just tap the widget on the list.
fmaster1 said:
First point will be added in a future update. This has been requested since day one.
Widget scrolling can be done with two fingers in the current version. This will also be updated soon for one finger scrolling.
Widgets dimensions can be changed in preferences. Just tap the widget on the list.
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Those ideas were suggested before last update got my phone, instead 4. - that was added after last update.
I already have latest version running and that was kinda huge update. Very much thanks!
Perhaps the option to choose your own background and transparency options and drag in from any location you choose. (ex: from bottom or sides)
otherwise, i'm enjoying it.
Will the modified DPI problem be addressed as well?
Ch33ku said:
Will the modified DPI problem be addressed as well?
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Yes, i'm just working on other bug fixes and improvements first.
Thanks!
New update. If you could not add any widgets, the problem is finally solved.
1.0.4:
- New option to scroll widgets with one finger;
- Disabled Snap on the lock screen by default;
- Fixed widgets could not be added bug;
- Fixed bugs expanding the widgets drawer;
- Memory usage and performance improvements.
Snap 1.1 rolling out on the BETA channel. To receive beta updates join the G+ community and Opt-in for beta testing.
v1.1
- Removed persistent notification;
- Improved expand/collapse animation performance;
- Memory footprint reduced.