Ok, I use WidgetLocker pretty much as my homescreen, and so I have a blank homescreen which I only use to access my app drawer if I need another app not on my lockscreen.
I am wondering if anyone knows if there is any way possible to skip the homescreen and just go straight to the app drawer.
Try looking into alternative launchers. vLauncher is probably what you want; it functions as solely an app drawer.
Seems kinda iPhone-ish.
GTIVRon said:
Seems kinda iPhone-ish.
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That's kind of the point, isn't it?
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No, not iphone-ish, it's because I use widgetlocker/lock menu AS my homescreen, and I wanted to unlock straight to app drawer because I really have no need of a launcher now. I only unlock if I need an app not accessible through my lockscreen. I'll check out that vlauncher.
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No, not iphone-ish, it's because I use widgetlocker/lock menu AS my homescreen, and I wanted to unlock straight to app drawer because I really have no need of a launcher now. I only unlock if I need an app not accessible through my lockscreen. I'll check out that vlauncher.
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VLauncher is your best bet, or else you'll have to make an application that does what you want.
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Or you could use a shortcut/slider on Widgetlocker to open a Folder Organizer folder with all of your apps in it. I'm on CM7 & use the long press search to open my folder with all of my launchable apps, so it's like an app drawer anywhere.
Ok I've checked out vlauncher and that seems the best I can do for the time being, it serves it's purpose well enough. Thanks for the help guys!
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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
Update: helpful for non CM6 users, longpress for search can now launch VTS.
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blakerboy777 said:
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.
hdad2 said:
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
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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)
I'm looking for a lockscreen app that allows access to specific apps on my phone without actually unlocking my phone. For example, i want friends to be able to pickup my phone and call someone, select a new song, use the internet browser, but not actually unlock my phone. I tried a few different lockscreen apps and they all allow for the lockscreen shortcuts to specific apps, but if your phone is locked, u must unlock it before using the shortcuts. Ideally, the app im looking for would still have the same shortcuts as in widgetlocker, but wouldnt require lock, provide limited access to only the shortcut app, and then have the standard unlock screen as well. anything like this already out there? or is it possible to create something like this? Thanks!
I'm on droid bionic, gingerbread, rooted.
Don't know if this helps, but when I was on CyanogenMod 7.2, I enabled lockscreen gestures (can't remember exact menu steps). You can set up gestures like switch music tracks, open specified app, unlock, etc. This lockscreen is built into the ROM, though. Worked for me.
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Don't know if this helps, but when I was on CyanogenMod 7.2, I enabled lockscreen gestures (can't remember exact menu steps). You can set up gestures like switch music tracks, open specified app, unlock, etc. This lockscreen is built into the ROM, though. Worked for me.
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When you launched apps was the rest of the phone still locked? Most apps that have launch capabilities from the lock screen seem to lack security. after opening an app you can just use the home screen button or back button to get to the main menu.
MI locker is the best iv used, can be found on the play store
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MI locker is the best iv used, can be found on the play store
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Again, this app doesn't actually keep the phone locked. When u go to camera from the lock screen nothing stops you from simply clicking the homescreen button to unlock the phone entirely.
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When you launched apps was the rest of the phone still locked?...
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I believe it was; however, I'm not 100% sure. I have a backup of my phone with that setup, so I can revert later on tonight and check for you.
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I believe it was; however, I'm not 100% sure. I have a backup of my phone with that setup, so I can revert later on tonight and check for you.
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kk thx
i guess there is no such kind of app that will keep your screen lock & open an app
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When you launched apps was the rest of the phone still locked?...
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...I'm not 100% sure...I can revert later on tonight and check for you.
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No, the phone is not secure after using lockscreen gestures to open an app. Sorry, I couldn't help. Hope you find what you're looking for.
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Ok.. So here's the issue. I'm using Nova Prime.(This might not matter which launcher you use) And I noticed that if I uninstall Nova and use the stock launcher again, it shows shortcuts of things I have downloaded. Problem is most of these I already uninstalled while using Nova. But they still show on stock launcher. Is there a way to stop the Note from creating a shortcut icon on the home page so this doesn't happen? I really don't want to keep using a different home launcher knowing that in the background it will be creating home page shortcuts on the stock launcher. As I said when this happens they are present even If I uninstall the app while using a different home launcher..
Am curious to see if anyone else can recreate this issue. To do so, install something from the play store while using a different home launcher(Nova would be best since its what i'm using) and make sure to set Nova or whatever you are using to default then uninstall the app and uninstall the launcher. You should now see the app icon shortcut still present on the stock launcher and when you press it it says app not found or something.
Anyway thanks . Keep in mind if you uninstall your preferred launcher you will loose your settings so do it only if you want to. Either way I hope there is a way to stop our tab from creating "desktop shortcuts" in the background of other launchers:silly:
i think u can disable "create shortcut in desktop" in play store's settings
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i think u can disable "create shortcut in desktop" in play store's settings
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All I see is Auto add widgets. I unchecked it but I don't think thats it. I could be wrong?
Thanks for replying though
hmm, not sure here too. cant check for u cause my android phone is repairing.. maybe u can try urself? simply install a app and see will it create a shortcut on ur desktop
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All I see is Auto add widgets. I unchecked it but I don't think thats it. I could be wrong?
Thanks for replying though
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Auto add widgets is the one, if you uncheck it there will be no more shortcuts on homescreen when you download from playstore.
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Auto add widgets is the one, if you uncheck it there will be no more shortcuts on homescreen when you download from playstore.
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Thanks. I hit thanks for omnia and was gonna hit it for you also but wont let me yet. will try again later
I am using good old LauncherPro. It uses MUCH less memory.
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I just figured out I can make folders on my gsll phone in the app menu. (Not the home screens) I can put all the carrier BS and other app icons I don't want to see in there. It brought my app screens to 3 swipes from 5. Is that a standard Android feature or something Samsung added in with touchwiz? I would be interested in doing the same on my tablet.
That sounds like a Samsung Touchwiz feature. As far as I know, stock app drawer does not support folders/dedicated pages.
However, you can simply get a non-stock launcher such as Apex or Nova and they support app drawer folders, plus a multitude of extra features lacking in the stock launcher
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I just figured out I can make folders on my gsll phone in the app menu. (Not the home screens) I can put all the carrier BS and other app icons I don't want to see in there. It brought my app screens to 3 swipes from 5. Is that a standard Android feature or something Samsung added in with touchwiz? I would be interested in doing the same on my tablet.
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That is possible, just use a third party launcher. I think nova has is
OK cool. I will check out those programs. I figured one of those would do the trick but wasn't sure if I was missing something. Thanks!
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OK cool. I will check out those programs. I figured one of those would do the trick but wasn't sure if I was missing something. Thanks!
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*if* it works using nova, would you please not forget to click the thanks button?
I am a very 'thanks'centric person, so I'd like to get that bar a bit more to the right lol
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OK cool. I will check out those programs. I figured one of those would do the trick but wasn't sure if I was missing something. Thanks!
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Thanks for the thanks
I guess Nova has it?
I've never used third party launchers myself, since I think that the stock launcher on the Infinity is rather cool
On iOS, I can swipe the clock on the statusbar which I set to automatically open the App Switcher.
I've been trying AutomateIT, Tasker, and a few other Status bar tweaks but I haven't been able to find an app that will do one simple thing - when I swipe/tap/double-tap the clock or somewhere on the status bar, it should open the "Recent Apps" dialog (so I don't have to press that flimsy button)
Can anyone recommend an app, or how to do it in Tasker?
PS: I've been trying Tasker all day, and this is the last thing I need it to do, but no joy!
What phone do you have ?
By "App Switcher" do you mean the Recent Apps function that brings up apps still in memory ?
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What phone do you have ?
By "App Switcher" do you mean the Recent Apps function that brings up apps still in memory ?
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Ah yes, sorry. That is what I meant.
I have a Galaxy S3, rooted with Resurrection Remix 3.1.4 .
Actually I was able to achieve what I wanted with GMD Gesture Control (best 6$ ever spent!). So a different question now, is there a way to get it to monitor for gestures on the lockscreen? Prior to me swiping or doing my pattern..
Thanks for your help!
You can also access recent apps with a long press to he home button by default. With a launcher, you can come figure it to vice-versa.
I think several launchers also give you various new icons and swipe features.
Lock screen? I don't know. I might look into something like Widget Locker, maybe.
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apoorvchandra said:
Ah yes, sorry. That is what I meant.
I have a Galaxy S3, rooted with Resurrection Remix 3.1.4 .
Actually I was able to achieve what I wanted with GMD Gesture Control (best 6$ ever spent!). So a different question now, is there a way to get it to monitor for gestures on the lockscreen? Prior to me swiping or doing my pattern..
Thanks for your help!
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great find thanks getting it now
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You can also access recent apps with a long press to he home button by default. With a launcher, you can come figure it to vice-versa.
I think several launchers also give you various new icons and swipe features.
Lock screen? I don't know. I might look into something like Widget Locker, maybe.
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I'll look into Widget Locker. I know you can do it with the home button, but mine is almost on it's deathbed and I want to minimise pressing it until I can find a way to fix it or the Nexus 4 becomes more freely available lol