Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I have a "stock" rooted D2G and use LauncherPro. Is there an app or trick or something else that will allow you to put a two line name under an app icon on a homescreen or make the character lengths consistent?
For example, under my Folder Organizer icon, it says "Folder O" with the O cut in half. What's interesting is Timeriffic (which I don't even use, but notice the amount of characters) has the full name under its icon.
BTW I really like my new font and rather not change it and I know I can just have icons with no text, but like the text, but not with a bunch of partial names.
So is there such thing or something that will equalize the character playing field since I can easily adjust names in Desktop VisualizeR?
Thx!!
Forget launcher pro... use adw ex Launcher... it has the answer to each and every question of yours... njoy..
kaisan1 said:
Forget launcher pro... use adw ex Launcher... it has the answer to each and every question of yours... njoy..
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Thanks. Does it really have all those capabilities? Reason being, I literally tried ADW a half dozen different times and I really liked some of the features, but I really didn't like the dock bar and that it doesn't run nearly as smoothly as LP does on my D2G for some reason.
Can you post a screen shot of your problem? It would be easier for me to understand... and adw is awesome.. it has many customisations...
You can also change the density of your screen to make it a little more compact.. so that every thing fits into it....
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Can you post a screen shot of your problem? It would be easier for me to understand... and adw is awesome.. it has many customisations...
You can also change the density of your screen to make it a little more compact.. so that every thing fits into it....
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Here's a screenshot.
Thanks again!
jjdavola said:
Here's a screenshot.
Thanks again!
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Ok... now i see whats your prob.. i think there is nothing that can give a double line icon name.. but there is an option in ADW EX LAUNCHER... under UI SETTINGS-> ICONS -> select new icons.. ->. Go to icon settings.. there you can modify the size of icon and text lable of it... i would also recommend you to change your dextop columns from 5 to 4.. maybe i would bring a change, as it would get more space..!
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Here, have a look at my screen... i am using adw ex Launcher... the plus point in ADW EX is that when you long press the icons, you can edit the icon, and also rename it as desired, so in your case you can make the name of the icon short to fit in that place...! Cool isint it? Like in the pic..one icon has full name of OI FILE MANGER which as you can see ia half cut... and in the other i have edited the name to just FM..! Hope you got my point..!
Hit thanks if helped..!
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Ok... now i see whats your prob.. i think there is nothing that can give a double line icon name.. but there is an option in ADW EX LAUNCHER... under UI SETTINGS-> ICONS -> select new icons.. ->. Go to icon settings.. there you can modify the size of icon and text lable of it... i would also recommend you to change your dextop columns from 5 to 4.. maybe i would bring a change, as it would get more space..!
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Thanks. FYI I just changed from 4 to 5 columns and there wasn't much difference in the labels. I guess I'll either have to wait for LP to allow such customization OR I'll have to live with it.
Thanks again for your help!!
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Here, have a look at my screen... i am using adw ex Launcher... the plus point in ADW EX is that when you long press the icons, you can edit the icon, and also rename it as desired, so in your case you can make the name of the icon short to fit in that place...! Cool isint it? Like in the pic..one icon has full name of OI FILE MANGER which as you can see ia half cut... and in the other i have edited the name to just FM..! Hope you got my point..!
Hit thanks if helped..!
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I get your point and it is nice that you can edit labels and icons like that in ADW, but unfortunately the dock bar flexibility and more importantly the fact that ADW is not nearly as smooth on my phone as LP, keeps me with LP.
Thanks again for your help and patience!
Desktop Visualizer allows you to edit the labels, no need to switch launchers.
Here is the screen shot... sorry the previous one was a mess..
brummer101 said:
Desktop Visualizer allows you to edit the labels, no need to switch launchers.
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Ok.. didn't knew that... good if it helped you..
brummer101 said:
Desktop Visualizer allows you to edit the labels, no need to switch launchers.
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Thanks. I mentioned that in the OP, but it still locks me into a certain amount of characters and a second label line would make my homescreeens that much nicer.
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Trying out ADW, coming from Launcherpro, how can I find and/or then use icons on the web to customize only my DOCK at the bottom? Where would I save the BIT icon files then put them in my ADW dock?
We all know the stock UI is sluggish. Is anyone using Launcherpro or ADW? I have supported both, all DEVS deserve support. Thanks guys...
Are you asking where to find icons or how to set sortxuta with custom icons?
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I have found hundreds of icons in bmp format. How can I put them to use in the adw dock?
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xxsicpuppyxx said:
I have found hundreds of icons in bmp format. How can I put them to use in the adw dock?
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you need to use bettercut to replace, then you can drag and drop into dock
all you have to do dude, is add a new app to the bar, then pick CUSTOM ICON, and then use the phone to browse to the BMP you downloaded
easy as pie
Dope stuff... Thanks guys.
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I've managed to change the lab and rab to whatever icons I want on ADW. How can I get the ab (app button) change to whatever icon I want?
ADW seems a lot more stable than launcher pro... For me at least...
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grdm said:
all you have to do dude, is add a new app to the bar, then pick CUSTOM ICON, and then use the phone to browse to the BMP you downloaded
easy as pie
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can you elaborate on the "pick CUSTOM ICON" part?
grdm said:
all you have to do dude, is add a new app to the bar, then pick CUSTOM ICON, and then use the phone to browse to the e bar, then pick CUSTOM ICON, and then use the phone to browse to the BMP you downloaded
easy as pie
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can you elaborate on the "pick CUSTOM ICON" part?
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can you elaborate on the "pick CUSTOM ICON" part?
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i was curious myself, the only way i can do it is with better cut and then drag and drop
would you mind posting step by step?
nemesis000000 said:
i was curious myself, the only way i can do it is with better cut and then drag and drop
would you mind posting step by step?
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I think this may be a Launcher Pro function?
I don't think anything like this exists with ADW. At least not that I've seen.
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
I think this may be a Launcher Pro function?
I don't think anything like this exists with ADW. At least not that I've seen.
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thats what i thought
just wanted to make sure i wasn't missing a feature/fuction
Yeah just Launcherpro at the time....
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Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
I think this may be a Launcher Pro function?
I don't think anything like this exists with ADW. At least not that I've seen.
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ON the CM6 Version of ADW, perhaps not the stand-alone, there is the option to create a custom shortcut by doing the following:
Menu @ home screen
Add
Custom Shortcut
Pick Your Activity
Select the image you want as the icon.
Voila.
(LOL Droid X forum! Anyhow, this is on the Evo)
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ON the CM6 Version of ADW, perhaps not the stand-alone, there is the option to create a custom shortcut by doing the following:
Menu @ home screen
Add
Custom Shortcut
Pick Your Activity
Select the image you want as the icon.
Voila.
(LOL Droid X forum! Anyhow, this is on the Evo)
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That's how it works on ADW that comes packaged with BigDXSerenity.
I have to say that while ADW alone without LP+ installed also is VERY snappy. But I miss my LP+ widgets WAAAY too much, esp. the twitter widget.
ADW runs too smoothly for me to go back to LPP. I do miss those icons though.....
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ON the CM6 Version of ADW, perhaps not the stand-alone, there is the option to create a custom shortcut by doing the following:
Menu @ home screen
Add
Custom Shortcut
Pick Your Activity
Select the image you want as the icon.
Voila.
(LOL Droid X forum! Anyhow, this is on the Evo)
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I think this was added in the latest build of ADW (1.5). I don't think it was there at the time of the original discussion.
garekinokami said:
ON the CM6 Version of ADW, perhaps not the stand-alone, there is the option to create a custom shortcut by doing the following:
Menu @ home screen
Add
Custom Shortcut
Pick Your Activity
Select the image you want as the icon.
Voila.
(LOL Droid X forum! Anyhow, this is on the Evo)
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Excellent. However, I can't do the same for the app drawer icon, as it becomes the trash can when you drag your custom shortcut near it.
ChairmanPlow said:
Excellent. However, I can't do the same for the app drawer icon, as it becomes the trash can when you drag your custom shortcut near it.
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You'll need to make an ADW theme for that. You can get started here:
http://github.com/AnderWeb/ADW.Theme-Template
Be sure to share your work!
Heres the apk for my modded ADW Theme [you already need ADW to install this as a theme this is not an edited version of adw]
Black transparent level home bar
Black transparent google search
Changed home button to up arrow [down arrow in drawer]
New delete icon/uninstall home icon on bar when holding on shortcuts
New icons
Will probably mess with it more
READ: This was originally a theme called sticker album and will show in market and ADW as 'Sticker Album' DO NOT install updates for sticker album that market finds or it will go back to the sticker album theme which is totally diffrent.
Also some icons [specifically Timescape & Mediascape] I could not get to change in ADW so have also attached them in a rar file below if you want to make shortcuts on your home with them to match the other icon using any apps like Better Cut or Desktop Visualizer... Hope you like check screen shots below
Thanks, just going to give it a whirl.
Quite nice, good work. Having a problem when I restart ADW though, so it's not removing the background of the launcher icon, which as you know is all I'm after so isn't an issue for me.
Thanks!
Very nice, looks great
XperiaX10iUser said:
Quite nice, good work. Having a problem when I restart ADW though, so it's not removing the background of the launcher icon, which as you know is all I'm after so isn't an issue for me.
Thanks!
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You got the latest ADW? not had any issues with it
Very nice theme. I particularly like the icon set. Nicely done
impossible a installer sur 1.6
progresnew said:
impossible a installer sur 1.6
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Sorry?
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no possible instal android 1.6
We all have 1.6 works fine? Was made from another 1.6
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go3asy said:
You got the latest ADW? not had any issues with it
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I do yes. The annoyance for me now is modding my original modded apk, it doesn't want to install when I add the images from yours.
I think u need to remove meta inf folder n sign again
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That's great!
I wonder know what is the name of the "word clock" you used!
Thanks!
Nice work mate, looks good
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I think u need to remove meta inf folder n sign again
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Thanks, I can't remember having to sign it before which is why I was wondering why it wouldn't now, but used the edited signing tool found HERE, and it installed. Looks much better now with your icon go3asy, thanks!
XperiaX10iUser can u tell me the name of the widget on bottom?
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PoTi_96 said:
XperiaX10iUser can u tell me the name of the widget on bottom?
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I can indeed, it's Switch Pro Widget.
Beautiful theme, thanks for your work!
ellobo82 said:
That's great!
I wonder know what is the name of the "word clock" you used!
Thanks!
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Hi the clock widget is called 'Tajm' free on market and the battery one to match is 'battstat' also free on market
Thanks for this great theme!
Very hi-res too!
Ie, bigger icons and less space between them.
Yes, I did the search and read the answers and nothing that I can find. I'm happy with the icons but I want them bigger and less wasted space.
THanks
George
Are you allowed to bump posts which I just did?
Have you tried http://www.appbrain.com/app/lcd-density-changer/com.beansoft.lcd_density_changer ?
No but looking at it, it seems it's doing the opposite of what I want.
Thanks though
George
You can resize icons with launcher pro
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How's that done? I can't figure out anyway in launcher pro to change icon sizes.
Cheers
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adamfair said:
You can resize icons with launcher pro
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No you can't.
im looking for this as well.the only thing that i don like about android its icon size.yesterday i installed miui and saw that it had larger icons than stock android icon size it looks wicked.i tried lcd density changer but didnt like it coz its not compatible with some programs.widgets or something are so long way.you must resize and put the widgets one by one.
Use Desktop visualizer...?
And you can resize with launcher pro, if you have the plus version.
how do you resize icon with the plus version? I can't seem to find that option anywhere..
Download "Multicon" from the market then find out how.
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You can't resize icons in LauncherPro Plus, you can only resize widgets. Besides, I think this person wants to make their icons bigger yet keep them within the restraints of a 1x1 area.
Multicon can do that. Just select one column by one row and select your app.
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Hey all!
ADWLauncher is well-known among the community here, and recently on the market, ADWLauncher EX became available and it is absolutely brilliant. Launcherpro has a thread dedicated to showcasing each user's beautiful desktops, and for good reason, as it too is a wonderful launcher. That said, I think ADW deserves equal appreciation, and with the new EX version available on the market, the features and potential artistry of it grows even further.
Please post your screenshots and provide a brief description! For mine ...
Pic 1: My default desktop. I'm obsessed with minimalism, and to achieve this I expanded the desktop (no dock) and used AppsOrganizer to create cataloged folders for my apps. In the top corners are folders for Starred Contacts and All Contacts, respectively, and the clock widget at the bottom is Minimalistic Text.
Pic 2: Right-hand desktop. Left-hand corner with SetCPU 2.10, and once again Minimalistic Text widget at the bottom. This widget is very nice, can provide text- or number-based widgets for date, time, weather, battery, or even static text. Very customizable as well.
Pic 3: Left-hand desktop. Top widget is Visual Bookmarks, bottom widget is Android Agenda Widget, both customized to match other widgets.
All widgets described are available for free on the market. But please share your own pictures and descriptions of ADW!
ADW Ex, Beautiful Widgets, Gingerbread ADW theme
Sweet! I've been wanting to see some ADW pics. I use LauncherPro now, but if I get some cool ideas I might switch haha
OP could u post your wallpaper
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the new ADW EX is win
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What clock is that?
marshall_634 said:
What clock is that?
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clockr evolution
CheesyNutz said:
the new ADW EX is win
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I WANT YO AWGASMIC ICONS. PLEASSEE?
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on the IPhone. We now have the Htc Evo.
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catdeerduck said:
OP could u post your wallpaper
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Here ya go boss.
Actually, I'm glad someone else digs it. All the people that see it say its cool, but really creepy haha.
ADWLauncher
DayWeekBar
tf Weather widget
Circle Battery Widget
OneSeven Widget
Same As Above But With Jada Fire Wallpaper
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That background is badass man ... I'm a B&W guy myself, but gotta give props where its due, that is sweet.
Here's my current setup:
ADWLauncher EX
Wallpaper is old school Corrosion of Conformity logo.
Left:
Battery widget is Minimalist Text
Bottom arrow is Folder Organizer shortcut to Favorited Apps.
Right:
Time/Date is Minimalist Text
Bottom Arrow (with twitter logo) is a Folder Organizer shortcut to apps labeled twitter (I use several twitter apps.)
I have a question , how do you guys get the number of texts, emails, and etc to show up on the docked apps , is that part of EX?
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I have a question , how do you guys get the number of texts, emails, and etc to show up on the docked apps , is that part of EX?
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Adw settings -> general behavior -> system preferences -> show notifications. It is part of ex, but unsure if it is part of the free version.
Ride that evo train
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str8henn said:
ADWLauncher
DayWeekBar
tf Weather widget
Circle Battery Widget
OneSeven Widget
Same As Above But With Jada Fire Wallpaper
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Icons?
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What app or theme do I use to get the icons in text form instead of actual icons?
How do you get the Sun-Mon on your screen? I have dayweekbar but it doesn't do that
*edit* nevermind, I see now, oneseven widget
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DayWeekBar
tf Weather widget
Circle Battery Widget
OneSeven Widget
Same As Above But With Jada Fire Wallpaper
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bpqow said:
What app or theme do I use to get the icons in text form instead of actual icons?
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You just need to find the different text icons that you like and then switch them out. It should be an option of ADW.
After you create your own or download a version you like save them to your SD card. Then select the dock icon you want to edit. It will pop up the 3 options and you want to select edit. Then you'll see the edit box pop up. Look to the left and you'll see a picture of the icon. Press that and you'll have the option then to select a different picture. Then you can use the ones you just put on your card.
Hole that helped.
Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone knows of an app which can change the icons in the app drawer? I've tried many apps but all they do is change the home screen icons. Any help on how to do this would be very much appreciated.
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This function may be possible by switching to a different launcher, but I do not know which launcher would be capable of doing this. Usually the images in the drawer are read directly from the apk, and the apps which change the icons on the home screen can get around this by making a widget with the specified icon, which points to the application.
If there are only a few applications you want changed, it is possible to change them the hard way, by extracting the apk, changing the icon in the "/res/drawable-?dpi" folder, and then installing the new application by hand. (It will no longer be signed, so you will have to go to allow this in Settings > Applications > Unknown sources)
I don't think any launchers are capable of changing app drawer icons. Looks like I may have to do it the hard way
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m also waiting
m also waiting for such app
Winston O'Boogie said:
I don't think any launchers are capable of changing app drawer icons. Looks like I may have to do it the hard way
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You can use go launcher which has option to change icons.. All U need is an icon pack..
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Launcher pro can change app drawer icons,as can adw launcher. Just get an icon pack...or better still, make one. It's easier with launcher pro.
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I'm using adw launcher and it can't change the icons. I have a really cool icon pack, and it changes the icons... but not all of them.. so everything doesn't match. On adw you can't manually change the icons of an individual app. I'll give launcher pro a go
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Winston O'Boogie said:
I'm using adw launcher and it can't change the icons. I have a really cool icon pack, and it changes the icons... but not all of them.. so everything doesn't match. On adw you can't manually change the icons of an individual app. I'll give launcher pro a go
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Best of luck,get back to us with how it goes.
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Try LiveHome
Winston O'Boogie said:
Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone knows of an app which can change the icons in the app drawer? I've tried many apps but all they do is change the home screen icons. Any help on how to do this would be very much appreciated.
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Try LiveHome. With this launcher, you can manually change the icon and also label name of any app in appdrawer.
Cheers man. It won't recognise my icon pack though, but still, it's the first launcher I've seen that can change the app drawer icons
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Going to try it now
Thanks ALOT. Ive been looking for a few days to find a way to change labels in the app drawer. I could find ways to password lock certain ones, but nothing to change the labels. I finally posted in 2 forums last night, asking if anyone knew ANYway to, but still no answers at 1 &was told that only thing possible is there are some apps that change icons &let u change labels on Home screens only, at the other. I'm gonna try this right now. Thanks ALOT!!!
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Thanks ALOT. Ive been looking for a few days to find a way to change labels in the app drawer. I could find ways to password lock certain ones, but nothing to change the labels. I finally posted in 2 forums last night, asking if anyone knew ANYway to, but still no answers at 1 &was told that only thing possible is there are some apps that change icons &let u change labels on Home screens only, at the other. I'm gonna try this right now. Thanks ALOT!!!
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hey for anyone wanting to know sslauncer allows for u to change app icons and labels in app drawer
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I installed apex launcher and that applied its icon pack to my app drawer. Now any app with the same name has the same icon... any way to change this?
Can it? Without using a Launcher?
Wrong topic
i'm using holo laucher and it can change the icons in the app drawer, desktop, and folders. just long press on the icon to edit it and you can choose icons from market downloadable theme packs or even use gallery pics :beer:
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its not an app for ur phone but heres a program on th computer that might change the icons for ya.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=890876
mrichiem said:
i'm using holo laucher and it can change the icons in the app drawer, desktop, and folders. just long press on the icon to edit it and you can choose icons from market downloadable theme packs or even use gallery pics :beer:
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When i press long a Icon in the Drawer this comes direct on my Desktop, no Options , the Options are only at the Desktop!
Why ??
Nova launcher just got an update, now to change an app drawer icon (to a picture from gallery and hence a uzip, or from an apk) long press on the app icon in the draw. Drag it to the edit symbol. Click the app icon in the edit popup. Choose icon as desired!
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