well i have really been interested in customizing the look of my nexus one lately and i have gotten a few things done, still in the learning stage if i say so myself. any who, i have been trying out these different home replacements. i cant seem to find HelixLauncher2 in the market so i went on the internet to get the apk file. i install it but get force close every time i try to boot it up. is something wrong? im on 2.2
also, i have seen what people have done with launcher pro and i like. my question is, can i change the middle home button (with all the little boxes) of launcherpro or ADW launcher (my two favorite launchers) or even helix launcher if i can get it to work. i have seen it done and i want to do this to my phone n since im new to this whole home replacement customization, can some one tell me how to replace this middle icon or point me to a tutorial? this would be really helpful to me
HL and HL2 use "private" APIs and are also not compiled for 2.2. Therefore, you'll get an FC-loop
You can change the middle icon in adw or launcher pro if you have the know how...it's easy, just look up adb stuff and learn to pull, push, and copy files.
GNja said:
You can change the middle icon in adw or launcher pro if you have the know how...it's easy, just look up adb stuff and learn to pull, push, and copy files.
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well i been lookin around for a bit and nothing. i read the noob article about adb but are there any instructions specifically set for the middle icon??
Pull the apk, update the image files (use storage, no compression), push the apk, restart launcher. I won't go into signing, but some launchers may require it. Nandroid often.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6707110&postcount=1644
Hi guys wonder wats the fus around this so called ROM and i just dont know if can anyone explain thx.Other matter is lag on my SGS.Iv been using my default launcher cause problem with all other launchers out there .When move icons on homescreens and when put em need half second to be so called *placed*.Same delay is when i move them to trash they seems wait second .The think i call lag is when i get icon from apllication menu and put it on homescreens and delay 1 second before placing or trash some.I really hope someone understand and answer me.Sry for my english.
So i been using my SG7+ since Dec 6th.. and couldnt be happier... i have had my share of the sleep of death issue and other hickups but i've been ussing the reccomended fixes...
for the sleep of death im using soflocker free and have not seen the issue ever since.
I did not like the jerkiness of the touchwiz launcher and switched to the ADWlauncher EX. that thing is fast... anyways, there were things i did not like for instance, i was not able to get full screen videos... untill i instaled honeybar (Yeii ) had to instal button saviour too.. its a must...
Next i hated that i had puny icons on the home screens and could not figure out how to change them to the high res version icons that touchwiz uses... bumping up the icon size does not change them, they only look larger but blurry...
then i wanted more screen real state so i installed lcd density and then a funny thing happened... when i lowered the density value to 120 it changed the icons to the Hires verison... so i kept playing and found that at 130 it looks fantastic...
it also gave me a new toolbat on top (status bar) that i did not have before...nothing to jump about but i guess it was not showing up because of the screen resolution limit.
im happy now...
peace.
Now just out of curiosity, since you said you adjusted the screen density, does the stock browser still work or does it crash? I've heard of it crashing before when you mess with the screen density?
And I agree the ADWlauncher EX is so much faster than the stock one! My only gripe is I had to lock it to landscape on account it stretches the heck out of stuff.
The stock browser works fine at 132...However i dont use it, i use dophin, ohh I changed the density to 132 and it made some widgets look a lot better...
Yeah i dont like how AWD streaches stuff either, but its a matter of finding the right grid size so that when it does you still have a good looking widget. Im using a 7X7 grid size and it looks great... ill see if i can post some screens.
The only gripe i have is that if the device reebots or i turn it off i have to do the density thing again. No biggie though.
Ok, I've found a few apps that wont work properly with the lower density value... like the Memo app in portrait... I do use this type of app so I changed to Slide notes... for now...
I dont know if there is a Density changer app that can change only for some apps and not all? i might be asking too much.. but oh well i cant have it all.
for now im using 133 for density value, and seems to be the best for me right now.
Guys if you are rooted you can hard code the density into the build.prop
For this I'd say use root explorer open it, navigate to the system folder, mount it a R/W. Then open your build.prop file in text editor.
Find this line, or add it which ever one.
ro.sf.lcd_density=xxx
Make the xxx what ever you want it to be. 132, 133, 120 or whatever. Then save and and reboot. Done. Now the density will stick everytime.
Thus eliminating the need for any sort of density changer app. Unless you just like changing it every time lol.
Sent from my ICS'd themed Galaxy Tab 7+
So you are saying using an app it just applies it and after reboot it goes back? Or is it more broad (across all apps) like gucabe is looking for?
Thanks a lot Antio, i'll give it a try tonite.
Good tip, I've been trying it out at higher levels in an attempt to get the proper notification bar back without usable results, but I never did try moving it down.
At 130; the button bar is a good size now, so that I'm not having to use honeybar (great app!) in a lot of the apps that I'm using. Also, now the notification area can display 3 icon notifications instead of the usual one in portrait (MAJOR BONUS) !!
Nothing abnormal encountered so far, fingers crossed.
I'm loving it
Thanks again!
UPDATE: After playing around now just two things I've noticed: it's actually able to fit four icons into the notification area, and also the "Stretch/Zoom to fill screen" toggle is a little bit not needed and is taking up one of those spots.
I cant never gwt button savior to work. The only button that works is the back button and nothing else.
For example, pressing. The Home button didn't do anything.
I am using Go Launcher, btw.
130 dpi & Contact
So far, I get problem with Contacts & Samsung keypad at 130dpi.
FYI
Well i have not made the ro.sf.lcd_density=xxx density change because im not all happy with some apps that default to a higher resolution screens. for instance the email App in portrait mode i cant see the left side of the page when writing an email. it's like it grew in canvas but more than what it needs to get viewed full screen on the SG7+
The solution is to rotate to landscape and you can see the whole page again... however i like typing in portrait...
Im still in test mode for the rest of the apps... i do preffer this resolution because of the added icons on the status bar... that rocks...
For a keyboard im using an ICS type of keyboard. i like the bigger keys and less keys on screen than the samsung one. works fine, however the previews are wonky while typing...
so again im still at 133 cause i find it to be better.
Messing with the DPI always causes issues somewhere. Its just a thing about finding out what you can, and cannot live with
Totally... I see a lot more advantages than disadvantages so ill stick with the 133dpi. I have added the thumb keyboard and this makes things easier to type in landscape mode, in this mode the samsung email and memo apps works fine.
Everything else is working fine.
120dpi is too tiny for my eyes... 134dpi and above doesnt change ADW launcher to tablet mode with HD icons... but 133 does... so its my personal sweetspot.
Thanks, and i guess ill be trying build.prop change next.
Well just to give you guys an update, i've opted out of the 133dpi... my eyes were hurting due to font being smaller... i know itryed other fonts out there and got better results but it was like trying to make everything bigger again??? then i saw in another thread that the SPB launcher was a good option as a launcher and decided to purchase it...
Im so pleased now that i have dropped the 133dpi resulution for the standard 160. This launcher is so gorgeous.. and has the hd icons in a reduced way that they look just right... My eyes are very happy now...
So now im running SPB 3d launcher + honeybar + button saviour. Every thing looks just fine now.
antiochasylum said:
Guys if you are rooted you can hard code the density into the build.prop
For this I'd say use root explorer open it, navigate to the system folder, mount it a R/W. Then open your build.prop file in text editor.
Find this line, or add it which ever one.
ro.sf.lcd_density=xxx
Make the xxx what ever you want it to be. 132, 133, 120 or whatever. Then save and and reboot. Done. Now the density will stick everytime.
Thus eliminating the need for any sort of density changer app. Unless you just like changing it every time lol.
Sent from my ICS'd themed Galaxy Tab 7+
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This works alot better than the program did and and saves some space. Thanks!
antiochasylum said:
Guys if you are rooted you can hard code the density into the build.prop
For this I'd say use root explorer open it, navigate to the system folder, mount it a R/W. Then open your build.prop file in text editor.
Find this line, or add it which ever one.
ro.sf.lcd_density=xxx
Make the xxx what ever you want it to be. 132, 133, 120 or whatever. Then save and and reboot. Done. Now the density will stick everytime.
Thus eliminating the need for any sort of density changer app. Unless you just like changing it every time lol.
Sent from my ICS'd themed Galaxy Tab 7+
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I'm changed from 160 to 133. I saved it and reboot, but then it stuck at Samsung logo. It doesnt go to the desktop. How do i fix this? Thanks in advance.
Stuck into boot logo? Reflash your ROM without wiping! If you don't know how to, and if you have no rom into your device just go into CWM advanced mount and storage and mount it as external storage. Put your rom into and flash it. You'll have everything back even your DPI
Sent from my Galaxy Note with DarkyROM 3.3
I've been trying to change the touchwiz jellyprime by bringing that brought the remicsjb because I rather like how the folders in a circle instead of square color icons and let what I have without touchwiz quedao I will make a number of requests not know if is the right place if so corregis and change me.
TouchWiz 4 or 5 (I have tried to put this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1116599 but without success , I like that the folders in round, I've seen out there a touchwiz "tuneao" but I have not gotten pornerlo if I can put the link
GPS will work? Not me, I remember there was a fix for the gps but I can not find where I saw it, if you can help me.
As in the Settings v1 ie two panels but with the smallest font to be read.
Or if you would know me (lolation if you are ) where I play to change these parameters or at least where to start before playing like crazy.
Otherwise very good battery I do better with the revolution kernel of truth, and telling ire
great job lolation
Hi, has anyone else had any issues with using folders on the home screen with apex launcher on android 5.1.1?
Since updating to 5.1.1 any folder i create on the home screen wont show the icons within it, i had a folder already there prior to the update which contained all games i have, the when i tap the folder it just shows as a blank window, 0oddly enough though the icons do seem to be there still, but just invisable, if i tap on the window in different places, the games till start from where they used to be.
I have tried resetting apex etc and cannoy find any way to get the icons to show.
Can anyone help?
James
Maybe Apex Laucher has yet to be fully compatible with Android 5.1.1. Give it some time. You can also inform the developer with your concerns which may help speed things up.