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[Q] Change Icons in App Drawer?

Is it possible to change the icons within the App Drawer? I figured out you could just edit each .apk file when rooted, but I don't know for sure how to do that. And maybe there is just an easier method with a ROM. If the MIUI ROM would have that kind of option it would be awesome!
Also, Go Launcher EX (and probably more launchers) is capable of putting apps into folders in the app drawer. The icon of the folder is then a kind of preview of the apps within it. That is not really that bad, but it would be nice to be able to change the Go Launcher EX folder icons as well. Since there is no .apk file for the folder to change it with, I can't think of a way to do that.
In short, what I want is this: being able to create folders in the app drawer and change all icons (and also remove text beneath the icons) in the app drawer, including the folder icon.
I know, I am a nitpick, but I just want it all to match .

To change the icons in the app drawer you need to edit each and every apk file and change the innate icon therein.

kenvan19 said:
To change the icons in the app drawer you need to edit each and every apk file and change the innate icon therein.
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Ok, so no easy way?
And about my other questions? I know it is possible to create folders in the app drawer with Go Launcher EX, but what you see isn't really an icon, it is a preview of the apps within it. And I suppose I can't change that, but it would be nice.
Or if there is another launcher/rom that can create folder in the app drawer (and then change the icon of that folder), that's OK too.

Replacement app drawer (not launcher)

Hi.
Does anyone know an app drawer replacement app, that can run with your favourite launcher. I want to stick with Sense, yet be able to use a better app drawer that has more features such as folder organizing, etc. I know that the actual drawer that's launched from the Sense drawer button can't be modified, but I'm looking for an app that is launched seperately and offers similar functionality.

I don't think that is possible, sorry.

Folder organizer or app organizer. I use folder organizer myself. I have my middle button launch the main menu fo shortcut and it shows a nice popup of my labels ie folders. You basically assign labels to your apps and the labels show up like folders.
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See my thread, I'm looking for the same thing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029439

What is it that you want to do that folder organizer doesn't provide? It has options to display the items as a list or grid. You can have different sort options even within each folder, etc. You can change the background, folder icon, border color.
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kravguy said:
What is it that you want to do that folder organizer doesn't provide? It has options to display the items as a list or grid. You can have different sort options even within each folder, etc. You can change the background, folder icon, border color.
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Well, do you know any good folder organizers? I was hoping for an organizer with a similar appearance to that of the drawer.

Try
1. Vlauncher
2. Maybe organised my files
3. Maybe group home

quickdesk beta!

The new Sense 2.1 will have a slightly better app drawer - no folders to my knowledge though

http://www.appbrain.com/app/swipepad-beta/mobi.conduction.swipepad.android
It has a tab with all apps on it. I think it's pretty horrid, but some people swear by it.

AppFolders. It's in the Marketplace (and its cooked into a few Sense ROM's, such as Magnolia 1.3.2).

Try eyelauncher. That is what you look for.

You can try Advance App Drawer Demo: tag and grid supported.

Folder Icons?????

Ok so you know how you can add a folder to your main screens, and then put other app icons in there. Well the folder is a stock manilla folder and i was wondering how we can change that icon to a folder icon of my choice. If anyone know how please let me know. Thanks

I know it's possible with ADW Ex, I'm not sure about other home replacement apps, but I don't think LauncherPro allows this.
You can also use something like Simi Folder or Folder Organizer to premake folders with custom icons and then add them to your homescreen as a widget or shortcut.
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ok cool thanks ill have to give that a try

Launcher Pro Plus allows it, I don't know if the free version does. Go Launcher allows it too.
Folder Organizer lite is wonderful. App Organizer too.
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And what about ES? Can it change icons?

Changing Icons

So i found the thread with all the icons in the world and got some i would like to use for my TF.
I have been able to use them on the folders i created with folder organizer.
Butttttt.. i have not been able to find a way to change the icons/create icons for installed apps.
I tried anycut and desktop visualizer but they make the icons smaller and have different font.
on my phone i used to use shortercut i believe but this is not available for tablets.
so how could i get this done?
any suggestions?
Thanks.

Folder Organizer can do it. Go to apps, select the app you want to change, select icon.

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Folder Organizer can do it. Go to apps, select the app you want to change, select icon.
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that only changes the icons you see in the folders of folder organizer doesnt it?
it doesnt let you change them and see them that way on the home screen.

You can change an icon for any app you place on the home screen so long as you use Folder Organizer to do it.
Go into Folder Organizer select your app and change it's icon to one you specify.
Next go to add an item to the home screen and go to more and select Folder Organizer Item.
Next select apps and select the app that you changed the icon to.
There you go, you should now have a custom iconed app on your home screen.

w00t, your right.. awesome!
Just what i wanted.
Thanks..

Glad you got it working. Incidentally, you can also change icons with ADWLauncher EX just in case your interested.
Cheers...

When I want to permanently change an icon (well not permanently since it can be undone) I use apk edit. Just type it in the search bar and it should pop up. Or you can just apply them with a launchers such as Go Launcher, Launcher Pro, and ADW
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Change application icons?

There are some cool icons in Coca Cola ROM (internet & messaging) that I like, but don't like the apps themselves. Can I change the icons of the apps I do like, to start using the icons from the apps that I don't like?
I'm using ADW EX launcher. I found that if I long press an icon, I can change the icon picture. But it doesn't show me where to go to find the other app icons.

I couldn't figure out how to do it the way I wanted.
But I did come up with a workaround.
Just do a Titanium backup on the app who has the icons you want. Then extract the .apk folder to your Windows desktop. Then open it and navigate to res\drawable-hdpi and in there you'll find the icon .png file. Just place that into your DCIM folder on your SD card (where your camera pictures are).
Then go to your phone.
Press and hold on the app who's icon you want to change. Then click on change picture, gallery, and select the icon that you placed in there.
And voila.... new icon for your app!

If that's your first time going into folders like that make sure you don't touch a ".9" image.
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that's probably the best way, without making a new APKand swapping out ur current one,nice job