I'm running Vegan beta 4. anyway to get more screen real estate? one icon takes up way too much space. is there any way around this? i know you can mess around with the dpi with lcd density but that still doesn't change how much space an icon takes up. Thanks
I know Launcher Pro allows you to change the number of rows and columns on your homescreen.
thanks, i just figured out that ADW launcher will let you do the same.
I used to use launcherpro now adw ex both have options for rows and columns
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I'm trying to cram a couple wigdets and icons onto the same same for my Epic 4G, and I noticed something when I was trying out Launcher Pro: the bottom control icons didn't have titles under them, and as a consequence, Launcher Pro is able to fit 5 control widgets on one line.
Is there any app/workaround out there that allows you to change the grid size of your display from 4x4 to 5x5 or to hide the text that is below the app icons to provide more app space?
mission possible! you need to be a hacker http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697994
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Don't you just need to change the number of rows and columns in the LauncherPro homescreen settings? Unless you're talking about something different.
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There is an app called lcd density I believe and it makes it possible to fit more
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LCD density just changes the DPI, so things look bigger or smaller. It doesn't affect the placement of shortcuts or widgets. Like Jumba said, you can change everything you've mentioned in Launcher Pro. It's the main reason I use it over Sense.
Is there any way to change the spacing between icons on the home page? Im currently running vegan 5.1. There is just a rediculus amount of space between the icons. For some reason its driving me crazy.
You can use the app launcher Pro and it will take care of that.
Yes, you can use ADW launder and you can change the number of columns, size, etc. I personally use both Launder Pro and ADW, I like ADW a little bit better.
The default one on Sense is 4x4, but it could be increased with the likes of ADW or Launcher Pro.
I was playing with different values, but widgets are always overlapping.
If we take 960×540 display and subtract notification and dock areas, what's left? Don't think it is going to be 540x540. So, if I want to get rectangular greed, I'd need more rows, then columns.
What would be the optimal grid settings for qHD resolution?
I use adw.launcher with 6*8 grid. It's perfect for me.
So, using 6x8 on qHD screen, what would be the size of 1x1 cell?
I was trying to measure it with Desktop Visualizer tool, but the resulting widgets still overlap. ((
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So, using 6x8 on qHD screen, what would be the size of 1x1 cell?
I was trying to measure it with Desktop Visualizer tool, but the resulting widgets still overlap. ((
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Sure icon texts / labels are overlapping, but I don't keep them enabled.
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5x5 looks best with icon text
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5 x 4 is enough imo
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I use Elixir, and with the widgits, it is possible to get up to 7x7 icons on a screen.
I'm using Launcher Pro Plus and I think it looks great 6x4. It has an option to re-size widgets so that they don't overlap.
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I use Elixir, and with the widgits, it is possible to get up to 7x7 icons on a screen.
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I use Elixir also. Started using it for the monitor and toggle widgets but fell in love with the app launcher widgets. I actually have zero icons on my home screens (all widgets) since Elixir is a widget. 49 icons on one home screen!
I really wish Sense could do at least 5x5...
I use ADW EX. 5x7 Is the best for me. 6x8 is too cluttered and it makes the icon labels overlap. Btw if the widgets look out of proportion just long press on them, press edit and adjust them to your liking.
Hey all,
I have always been a fan of other home launchers like launcher pro and go launcher.
What i have noticed though is that they are not "tabled optimized".
With that i mean that you still have the dock like you have on your phone and the icons and widgets are much smaller.
Is there a way to get one of them working the same way as the default launcher?
I like the sizes and i don't need the dock, only thing i do want is the extra options which the alternative launchers provide and i do believe they are smoother than the default launcher.
Thanks!
Try ADWLauncher EX. It's tablet optimized, has a ton of options and the launcher bar can be hidden or not used if you want.
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Try ADWLauncher EX. It's tablet optimized, has a ton of options and the launcher bar can be hidden or not used if you want.
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will adw launcher also do?
Dont want to spend money on the paid version before i know i like it.
What particular feature are you looking for it to do?
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What particular feature are you looking for it to do?
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i often get that when i wake my TF that it laggs al little or needs to reload all the widgets and icons.
I want to see if this is due to the default launcher by using a different launcher.
But all the other launchers have smaller icons, have the dock, have other widget sizes, and the app list is ugly!
so far i tried LP, ADW, GO.
None have the same sizes as the default one, so i was wondering if this can be adjusted with some simple settings..
As far as I know you can't adgust the size of the icons on the dock. I also wanted to do this but was unable to. As for resizing all other icons, go into the ADWLauncher EX settings > Icons > New Icons Settings > Icon Size and you will be given a slider to adjust the icon sizes.
Most widgets can be resized using ADWLauncher EX. There are some that will not resize despite what you do.
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As far as I know you can't adgust the size of the icons on the dock. I also wanted to do this but was unable to. As for resizing all other icons, go into the ADWLauncher EX settings > Icons > New Icons Settings > Icon Size and you will be given a slider to adjust the icon sizes.
Most widgets can be resized using ADWLauncher EX. There are some that will not resize despite what you do.
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Not the answer i was hoping for
so i guess i will have to wait until one of them makes a tablet version the wait i want it
or seem to find out why my launcher lags or needs to reload everything.
Maybe its prime.
I use desktop visualizer app to resize my icons. You can download PNG files from Google or Bing to create custom icons as well. Works well with adw ex. You can have your icon take up the whole screen if you really want to.
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ADW EX has The ability to use larger icons. Its in asd settings/ui/icons. Then just check the box for the density hack. Makes the icons the same size as the asus launcher. ADW is what I use and it is a huge improvement over the stock launcher IMHO. For those looking to hide the dock and expand the desktop area it does that to. You just need to select that in the main dock settings, then in the new hidden dock settings disable that to and presto no more dock.
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I personally like the hidden dock. I just swipe down and it goes away, swipe down again and it comes right back. Kind of like touchwiz mini apps.
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I personally like the hidden dock. I just swipe down and it goes away, swipe down again and it comes right back. Kind of like touchwiz mini apps.
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Plus one! I have all my flashing utilities on mine. When I start flashing and modding presto there the apps are.
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Try spb shell3d the new editon is tablet optimized
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But all the other launchers have smaller icons, have the dock, have other widget sizes, and the app list is ugly
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With Folder Organizer app, you won't ever need to go to app list. Just add the container labels to the Home screen or notification area. App Organizer is an alternative from the same developer.
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Try spb shell3d the new editon is tablet optimized
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Where did you get this info? Their homepage and FAQ clearly states it's not compatible with tablets.
Because its still in beta mode
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Because its still in beta mode
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i tried it out its not that great. It lags realy badly and also costs 15$
Having purchased SPB shell 3d for my phone, I've tried it on my Asus as well. Performance is OK but I don't like that you can see parts of the adjacent screens. Not running it right now on either phone or tablet.
After it's last update, I think ADW blows everything else out of the water. It's really nice.
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After it's last update, I think ADW blows everything else out of the water. It's really nice.
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Don't scrolling widgets lag A LOT on ADW? Stock Launcher FTW
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Don't scrolling widgets lag A LOT on ADW? Stock Launcher FTW
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I don't have any lag issues with ADW EX on my Transformer. It makes it as smooth as (if not smoother) than iOS... I recently showed and iPad 2 owner my Transformer and he absolutley loved it - couldn't believe how smooth everything was...
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I have rooted my pixel, changed LCD density to 380, and icons size is still the same. Would like more screen real estate without using an aftermarket launcher. Any ideas?
If you change the Display Size setting it shrinks everything down, doesn't add more rows or columns to the launcher though...
You could use Nova and tweak it like Pixel Launcher...
http://www.howtogeek.com/285117/how-to-make-nova-launcher-look-and-function-like-the-pixel-launcher/
Yep use Nova prime and tweak anything you want.
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I already changed the built in settings which helped but the icons are still too large for my taste. I specifically want to keep the factory launcher because of the ability to swipe right for Google now cards. I have paid for Nova prime and I've used it on my other devices but I want to keep the Pixel launcher and simply make the icons smaller. Changing LCD density in build prop used to do this for me on previous devices but it made no difference on the Pixel. Any ideas?