QuickDesk Beta in the Market get it now !!
Looks pretty slick.
What is it?
Ogglord said:
What is it?
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by double tapping the home button, you can bring up a custom 5x4 screen that lets you place shortcuts/widgets on it that opens over top whatever app you're running
seems like a really great idea
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Great idea, very useful. Must have app
This is...sexy. I am enjoying it. It took me a few seconds to figure out how it worked, but once I got it, It's sexy. hehehe.
Oh man. Genius. Thanks dude.
EDIT: landscape mode would be nice.
Hrm, just tried on 2.2 and it doesn't seem to work unless I set it up wrong. When I tap the home button twice it just takes me home lol.
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Hrm, just tried on 2.2 and it doesn't seem to work unless I set it up wrong. When I tap the home button twice it just takes me home lol.
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you need to set it as your default launcher, then in quickdesk, you can set up your launcher as whatever you want
Jep4444 said:
you need to set it as your default launcher, then in quickdesk, you can set up your launcher as whatever you want
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So, basically, clear defaults, and when you press home, and it says what launcher do you want to use, instead of launcher2, adw, or launcherpro (whatever you're using) you press "QuickDesk" then you double tap the home button, bring up quickdesk (you have to tap pretty quickly) and then press options - preferences. Then click 'default home' and set it back to your launcher. There, you can also change the delay for the double tap. Default is 300 miliseconds.
It's a cool app! Now I m thinking of moving the apps from my ADW apps dock to the QuickDesk, so I hv access to those apps anytime, anywhere!
Thanks for the great app!
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I got it set as: long press search button
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lou2s said:
It's a cool app! Now I m thinking of moving the apps from my ADW apps dock to the QuickDesk, so I hv access to those apps anytime, anywhere!
Thanks for the great app!
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I did exactly that, the dock is useless with this app and much faster to access
rori~ said:
I got it set as: long press search button
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Me2, and Home key assign back to ADW Launcher itself, with dock disabled.
Is it like Power Strip?
Edit // market didnt work some minutes ago.. now it does. Its not like power strip
I'm loving this app. Thanks for the notification!
I can't make a decision between this and power strip.
I love this app! Very useful!
Sexy as hell
Very nice, two suggestions, add the option for a notification bar, and have it close on widget selection.
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I want to get some themes on my phone but it appears you need a home replacement app, so whats the best one for the x10?
try Helix Launcher. donut version
For me the best one is PandaHome
Hi kingsize93 - Have you tried Helix and OpenHome+ ??
I'd like to hear your thoughts of them all if possible?
Thanks.
Zeam can be a good option as well
Personally I like Home ++ Landscape looks awesome
GDE is the best!
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for me GDE is also the best with the Hero theme. Smooth and cool animation. The cube transition is awesome.
for me Crazy Home is a new home screen replacement for your Android phone with OS 1.6 and higher. Desktops/Screens: Up to 3 separate desktops each with up to 5 screens. Easily scroll through your desktops by swiping up and down. Dynamically add/remove screens or desktops, no restarting needed. Themes/Icons: Each desktop can be set with its own unique theme, so you can have 3 themes set at once! Supports Crazy Home, aHome, and 3rd party Open Home themes in the market. United States of America
from slideme application manager..
model number x10i
firmware version 1.6
baseband version 1.0.14
kernel version 2.6.29-rel [email protected] #2
build number R1FA014
RyanMcLeod said:
Personally I like Home ++ Landscape looks awesome
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Agrééd! I tried them all, Home++ is simply amazing, especially the powerstrip, wow!
Any way to get launcherpro on the X10?
Home++ is wonderful!! But when I tap on the menu icon, there is a too big time latency before the menù is completely loaded!
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Home++ is wonderful!! But when I tap on the menu icon, there is a too big time latency before the menù is completely loaded!
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That only happens the first time. They did this to accelerate startup. Go to Preferences>Performance>"Lazy load'' and uncheck
Vin87 said:
That only happens the first time. They did this to accelerate startup. Go to Preferences>Performance>"Lazy load'' and uncheck
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Where's preference menu??
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Where's preference menu??
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When you are in the (Home++) homescreen, hit the menu button (left button on the Xperia with four small squares on it) then you'll see a menu popping up with 'preferences' in the lower left corner.
Home++ is the best and nicest looking i came across.
Helix for Donut
I use the donut version of helix and i am very impressed by it.
Where can I get GDE...its not in the app store
i downloaded the panda launcher......but then where can i download themes ....plz post a link>
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Where can I get GDE...its not in the app store
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please post link
thanks
It feels like a WebOS multi-tasking.solution for android. What do you guys think if it (in the market)?
Im using it with CM6, it launches from longpress of the homekey for me and I really like it a lot
Update: helpful for non CM6 users, longpress for search can now launch VTS.
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It feels like a WebOS multi-tasking.solution for android. What do you guys think if it (in the market)?
Im using it with CM6, it launches from longpress of the homekey for me and I really like it a lot
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Regardless of the feeling that this is an astroturfed post, I'll try it since there are three things about WebOS that I wanted to make love to after leaving my Palm device. This covers one such concern.
After approximately fourteen seconds with this app, I can say that if it holds up on resource usage, it will never, ever leave my phone.
Single click brings up my "open" apps.
Double click takes me back to home.
Triple click replicates a unicorn out of my camera lens that burps rainbows and farts lasers.
Its as close to app cards as we will get on Android. Kudos to whoever is behind this.
Checked it out, all is good... only if we can map this to home button LONG press action, to replace the current task switcher.
Good look with finding this app and telling us!!! I think its pretty sweet and works well, the only gripe I have with it, is that on my EVO is kills leap when I hit the home button
Desperately needs the option to set launch button.
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If you use cm6 you can change visual task switcher to replace the default home long press in the settings
Settings > cyanogen mod settings > input settings
Amazing now...
I'm using this with power stripper..amazing
I'm using cm6.
Liking this. Thanks for the tip. Id like a free memory read out on the screen since that is about the only reason I use a task killer. But is pretty sweet for switching between tasks.
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Liking this. Thanks for the tip. Id like a free memory read out on the screen since that is about the only reason I use a task killer. But is pretty sweet for switching between tasks.
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Task Killers bad.
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Desperately needs the option to set launch button.
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If you use cm6 you can change visual task switcher to replace the default home long press in the settings
Settings > cyanogen mod settings > input settings
Amazing now...
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hmm, this app isn't showing up in the list of applications available to set for custom long-press-home..
looks pretty sweet so far though
How do you switch the home screen it forwards to? It seems to default to sense and I can't get it to go to ADW.
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How do you switch the home screen it forwards to? It seems to default to sense and I can't get it to go to ADW.
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You can't use it with a custom launcher, try deleting any other launcher then it might forward correctly. Or if your on a sense rom just ban/remove sense
~edit~ I just did that and it works fine. You have to have only VTS and the launcher you want to use active.
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You can't use it with a custom launcher, try deleting any other launcher then it might forward correctly. Or if your on a sense rom just ban/remove sense
~edit~ I just did that and it works fine. You have to have only VTS and the launcher you want to use active.
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Woah ... not cool. I'll be watching for a future update that let's me set a preference for a home, but can't say I'll be using it as is.
Such a good find! Loving it
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This app really has potential to become great.
Please don't give out incorrect information...
You can change custom launchers. Once in the app press menu, settings, default home screen.
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Please don't give out incorrect information...
You can change custom launchers. Once in the app press menu, settings, default home screen.
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Hitting the home button twice reverts home to ADW, I use LP.. I think the information is correct.
I really like the app but needs to mature a little more before I could use it to replace long-press-home, which I use all the time
Did you even try what I suggested?
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Did you even try what I suggested?
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I tried that before you suggested it. VTS needs more development, it just doesn't integrate with a custom setup very well yet.
I love this app so far. I even tried to swipe it off the screen (Used to have a pre)
Thought this was not in dev any more but it looks like they are still working on it and have released a new beta with Google Voice support. Looks pretty sweet!
http://larvalabs.com/blog/android/slidescreen-2-0-beta/
so, is this some kind of home replacement??
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so, is this some kind of home replacement??
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Yep. Its a home screen replacement that gives youa quick glance of most important stuff on one screen. Pretty cool idea.
Used it for a good hour...it's ok...
InitialG said:
Used it for a good hour...it's ok...
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Yea the beat has no way to launch apps so I uninstalled it. You have to hit the hm key to leave SlideMe and go back ou tto the reg home scree. The non beta app you dont have to do that.
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Yea the beat has no way to launch apps so I uninstalled it. You have to hit the hm key to leave SlideMe and go back ou tto the reg home scree. The non beta app you dont have to do that.
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you can set it as a home replacement, so a launcher....or you can just use it as a normal app
if you set as a launcher then it will have it's own app drawer
I think its brill, could do with a K9 plug in though
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you can set it as a home replacement, so a launcher....or you can just use it as a normal app
if you set as a launcher then it will have it's own app drawer
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They took out the built in app drawer in the 2.0 beta.
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They took out the built in app drawer in the 2.0 beta.
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I noticed that when trying it out. It was quite disheartening since I REALLY love the app and enjoy being able to modify which items are where on the screen layout, but without an app drawer, it's kinda.... useless.
Update: Looks like Beta 2 has been released, and app drawer functionality has made it's way back in.
Horray for the updated features as well as being able to use it as my launcher replacement!
I'm not sure if this is a bug, so I might file it as a feature request on the bug reporting page - Pressing the "Home" button on an HTC EVO doesn't bring you back to the main launcher page, instead leaves you either in an app drawer view, or in a settings menu. To get back to the launcher, you need to press the "Back" button several times.
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Update: Looks like Beta 2 has been released, and app drawer functionality has made it's way back in.
Horray for the updated features as well as being able to use it as my launcher replacement!
I'm not sure if this is a bug, so I might file it as a feature request on the bug reporting page - Pressing the "Home" button on an HTC EVO doesn't bring you back to the main launcher page, instead leaves you either in an app drawer view, or in a settings menu. To get back to the launcher, you need to press the "Back" button several times.
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Awesome new about the app drawer, going to get the new version now!
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I'm not sure if this is a bug, so I might file it as a feature request on the bug reporting page - Pressing the "Home" button on an HTC EVO doesn't bring you back to the main launcher page, instead leaves you either in an app drawer view, or in a settings menu. To get back to the launcher, you need to press the "Back" button several times.
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I also find this frustrating, but overall the launcher is excellent.
I do suffer with FC's at times which just seem to not stop, but I'm overlooking these while in beta stage.
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DaveHTC200 said:
I also find this frustrating, but overall the launcher is excellent.
I do suffer with FC's at times which just seem to not stop, but I'm overlooking these while in beta stage.
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I've posted a bug report about the home button and got a response. Hopefully they end up getting a fix out for it relatively soon.
I think some of the FC's you might be getting are from the Android version you're running. You have a Sony X10? Aren't you running 1.6? I'll have to look further, but I think that the app is compatible with Eclair or above currently.
Great home replacement app! I do have some pet peeves though:
- As others have said, you cannot return to your old homescreen even when pressing the Home key several times. It would be nice for it to revert to a previous home launcher (e.g. ADW, Launcherpro) unless prompted again.
- Is it possible to make use of K9 Mail instead of GMail for the email client? A plugin of some sort would be mighty fine.
Other than that, this might be my next favorite app for Android.
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I've posted a bug report about the home button and got a response. Hopefully they end up getting a fix out for it relatively soon.
I think some of the FC's you might be getting are from the Android version you're running. You have a Sony X10? Aren't you running 1.6? I'll have to look further, but I think that the app is compatible with Eclair or above currently.
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The X10 has been given the 2.1 update, so thats cool.
It turns out the FC's i was getting was due to a google voice beta i had installed, so removed that and its been fine since!
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Is it possible to make use of K9 Mail instead of GMail for the email client? A plugin of some sort would be mighty fine.
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This is being looked at so i'm informed
jjsoviet said:
- As others have said, you cannot return to your old homescreen even when pressing the Home key several times. It would be nice for it to revert to a previous home launcher (e.g. ADW, Launcherpro) unless prompted again.
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If you enter the App Drawer and press Menu -> Home Settings -> Home Switching -> Toggle "Switch Homes"
I think this is what you are referring to? This should allow you to use the Home button to toggle between SS and your main launcher.
EDIT: Beta 3 was released. http://gsfn.us/t/1yjjb
Fixes "Home" button while using SS as primary launcher. I <3 the devs of this app, they REALLY listen!
Has anyone received the version expired warning? the error asks the user to look on the forums for a new beta but I can't find any.
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Has anyone received the version expired warning? the error asks the user to look on the forums for a new beta but I can't find any.
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I've not experienced that error, but the link in the post above yours takes you to the info/download page.
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I absolutely love this home replacement app!
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Has anyone received the version expired warning? the error asks the user to look on the forums for a new beta but I can't find any.
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Same here. I'll try reinstalling.
UPDATE: Just uninstall and reinstall beta 3. Works fine.
In stock launcher...how do you change the apps in the dock?
Thanks
I dont think you can, which is why im now trialing launcher pro and adw. Think im preferring launcher pro ATM, as the scrolling is buttery smooth
Launcher pro runs fastest of all I think once adjusting....the speeds in.preferences.
The Note Widgets are sweet tho!
Damn stupid AW...forcing you into docking apps you don't want there...
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In stock launcher...how do you change the apps in the dock?
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Open the App drawer, press menu and choose edit. Now you can place apps in the dock ;-)
jakommo said:
Open the App drawer, press menu and choose edit. Now you can place apps in the dock ;-)
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Thanks a lot!
Now I only need to be able to bind a swipe up to the app drawer and then I don't need ADW anymore.
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Open the App drawer, press menu and choose edit. Now you can place apps in the dock ;-)
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It took me a freeking week to realise that one can re-position apps in the drawer and group them in folders.
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It took me a freeking week to realise one can re-position apps in the drawer and group them in folders.
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No ****? Awesome
I made a small home button launcher replacement, mainly for myself to overcome my new note 2 'bulkiness' when it comes to switch tasks quickly. Give it a try and let me know if you found it useful.
Google play download: HomeFlip
very useful app. thanks for sharing.
an idea from me: add a swipe option for opening the app. for ex. horizontal swipe open up the HomeFlip.
Noted.
feroxxx said:
very useful app. thanks for sharing.
an idea from me: add a swipe option for opening the app. for ex. horizontal swipe open up the HomeFlip.
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Noted, but this will require a background service so it will have to be optional, I like to keep thing lightweight (my daughter use my old Nexus S...)
Thanks!.
Thanks for sharing, I love it! Its fast and super lite!
Noellenchris
I do like the app.. I'm not sure if i'm missing something but I have an alternate launcher for my home screen, it seems that it defaults to that. Can i change the default home screen homeflip takes me to after its activated?
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I do like the app.. I'm not sure if i'm missing something but I have an alternate launcher for my home screen, it seems that it defaults to that. Can i change the default home screen homeflip takes me to after its activated?
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Your not missing anything, this is a oversight from my part, I should have known that the xda crowd was likely to have at least one custom launcher in addition of the stock one installed!.
Thanks for the feedback, will fix this soon.
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Thanks for sharing, I love it! Its fast and super lite!
Noellenchris
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Google Play Store Link for HomeFlip
Here ya go this looks pretty nifty btw.
Verry handy, great app
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PoorCollegeGuy said:
Here ya go this looks pretty nifty btw.
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This is really nice of you.
Thanks.
Thank you very much for making this app. It's nice and light. I tried it, but I will have to wait till the option to choose "default" launcher available to install it again :highfive:.
And is there anyway that I could replace the default recent apps with your app ? I have a button for recent apps, but it takes age to load
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Thank you very much for making this app. It's nice and light. I tried it, but I will have to wait till the option to choose "default" launcher available to install it again :highfive:
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The support for fallback launcher selection should be available latter this week, I'll post the update info's on this thread, so keep watching.
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And is there anyway that I could replace the default recent apps with your app ? I have a button for recent apps, but it takes age to load
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It depend on the ROM you are running, most stock Android will popup the task manager when pressing Home for few seconds, HomeFlip should preserve this behavior by default.
I'll check CM9 (this is what you are running right ?) internals to see if there is a way to hijack this, but keep in mind that I try to keep HomeFlip as non-invasive as possible, so any features that require additional permissions or dirty tricks is a no go for me, Respect peoples phone is my policy
Thanks.
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The support for fallback launcher selection should be available latter this week, I'll post the update info's on this thread, so keep watching.
It depend on the ROM you are running, most stock Android will popup the task manager when pressing Home for few seconds, HomeFlip should preserve this behavior by default.
I'll check CM9 (this is what you are running right ?) internals to see if there is a way to hijack this, but keep in mind that I try to keep HomeFlip as non-invasive as possible, so any features that require additional permissions or dirty tricks is a no go for me, Respect peoples phone is my policy
Thanks.
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I know the long-press home action, and of course, I don't like it . I have a cheap and weak phone (HTC explorer), so your animation seem a bit laggy . I have a dedicated button for recent apps, but it take about 1-1.5 second to load . So go to home and tap app icon is even faster than using the recent apps menu .
Looking for the update . By the way, the apk size is tiny, but cached process need 10MB, is that normal ?
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I know the long-press home action, and of course, I don't like it . I have a cheap and weak phone (HTC explorer), so your animation seem a bit laggy . I have a dedicated button for recent apps, but it take about 1-1.5 second to load . So go to home and tap app icon is even faster than using the recent apps menu .
Looking for the update . By the way, the apk size is tiny, but cached process need 10MB, is that normal ?
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You can disable the animation from settings (context menu).
HomeFlip to not not cache anything by itself, but it is possible that the OS itself cache information (i.e. icons), I'll have a look.
Anyway, Android is getting good at managing memory itself, the times where you had to manually kill tasks are hopefully over.
Thanks.
HomeFlip 1.01 available now.
HomeFlip Version 1.01 available now:
changes:
- Settings / Added support for multiple launchers.
- Settings / Added background dimming customization.
Full theme customization coming up next, stay tuned.
Enjoy.
I'm probably missing the obvious here, but I absolutely can not find the settings. Awesome app though, if I could only find the settings to change the default launcher!
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kcls said:
I'm probably missing the obvious here, but I absolutely can not find the settings. Awesome app though, if I could only find the settings to change the default launcher!
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Hit Home to launch HomeFlip, then the Menu button.
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Hit Home to launch HomeFlip, then the Menu button.
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I have a Nexus 4, and when using homeflip, there is no menu button.
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I like this a lot. Running it on my Nexus along with ADW launcher. Very fast and smooth. Subscribing to this thread to keep an eye on things
@above How did you get to the settings on your nexus?
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