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[APP] Bookmarks Light - Beta testers needed. v1.2 (new version 2/2/11)

hello xda. i'm a new android developer, and this is my first android app. i've been doing web development for 14 years, and this is my second mobile phone app (first was for windows smartphone 5.0).
the idea is that i wanted a quick way to view and open my browser bookmarks. usually, one has to open the browser first, possibly wait for it to reload whatever page was last viewed, open the bookmarks view, and find your bookmark in an unsorted list.
my solution is a lightweight app that simply displays your browser bookmarks, allows you to sort them in various ways, lets you search by name, provides the ability to edit and delete them, and gives you the option to choose which browser to open them with. you can quickly open any bookmark with two finger presses. one to launch the app, and one to open the bookmark. it's nothing fancy, but it does save a little time.
the app shows your system bookmarks, so you are looking at and managing the same bookmark database that the default browser uses. any changes made in either this app or the browser, will be reflected in the other.
for a little icing on the cake, you can choose a background image for your bookmarks list. i like to use my home screen wallpaper from launcher pro.
if you find a bug, or the app crashes, please post a detailed description of what happened. reports like "it crashed" or "this sucks" don't help me. please try to reproduce the problem, and post the steps required to do so. also please state what device you're using, and what version of android you're running.
the app requires android 1.6 or above.
this app is licensed under this creative commons license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
changelog:
1.2 - share a link from any app with Bookmarks Light to create a new bookmark. you can also now share a link from within Bookmarks Light.
1.1 - add new bookmark feature
1.0 - release version. no code changes. now in Android Market!
0.9.3 - fixed force close on eclair (2.1). added move to sd ability for froyo.
0.9.2 - added tips dialog. license change. gingerbread compatibility. app renamed to Bookmarks Light.
0.9.1 - added "about" dialog, and changed names of tabs

Cool stuff! Will write it up for the XDA portal hopefully get you some testers

Captainkrtek said:
Cool stuff! Will write it up for the XDA portal hopefully get you some testers
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great, thanks!

anyone? bueller? i need a few people to at least install it and confirm it works on some other devices before i release it on the android market.

So far working great. On Miui 12.03. Wonder if you could set default browser for each bookmark and note it next to each in the list? Nice job! Like the wp choice too.

overground said:
So far working great. On Miui 12.03. Wonder if you could set default browser for each bookmark and note it next to each in the list? Nice job! Like the wp choice too.
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thanks. glad to hear it's working. i uploaded a new version with minor tweaks. upgrading is unnecessary, unless you feel like it.
i did consider saving the choice of browser for each bookmark. that would require a separate database to store that data, since there is nowhere for it to go in the system bookmarks database. perhaps a feature for version 2.0.

Downloading now
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Works on HTC evo
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Works fine on my Moment, but I get FC when I press about in the menu

Wow, perfect. I also use LauncherPro gesture on browser icon to show bookmark pop-up.
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dre89 said:
Works fine on my Moment, but I get FC when I press about in the menu
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Interesting. What version of Android do you have? Custom rom, or stock?
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Awesome! Downloaded. Going to try it on my SGS Vibrant running 2.2 JK6. Would love to see this app also available as a scrollable widget that could occupy a whole empty home screen if resized by Launcher Pro Plus and the like.
UPDATE: Tried all six menu options and all Tabs. Multiple browsers. Installed quickly without issue. App responds well and scrolls smoothly. No FCs here. Well done!

Installed on MIUI 0.11.26, I really like it so far. All buttons are working.
Suggestions for upcoming versions:
-Folders
-Thumbnail view
//Edit Export/Import, yes

I would like to see the ability to save and restore my bookmarks.
That is one of the pains with doing a wipe when trying new ROMs - having to restore all the bookmarks. Of course, the saved bookmarks would have to be to an sdcard file or online since the wipe would get them if saved in app stores, right?
john

Works well on my Droid 2. Make it import my Dolphin bookmarks and I will be your best friend.
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I'm assuming this utilizes the bookmarks already on your phone? I sync my bookmarks. So, say I sync them using an app, will this still pick up my bookmarks?

Real nice app! Works great on my desire.
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epakrat75 said:
Would love to see this app also available as a scrollable widget that could occupy a whole empty home screen if resized by Launcher Pro Plus and the like.
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+1, and also if possible an option to import/export bookmarks.
Running perfect on my GSM Hero/ floyo 1.1.9 rom.

Working smoothly on G2 Thanks

Hey sweet thanks like that you can add a wallpaper, works great on galaxy s rommod v9.
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Regina 3D Launcher

Seems like there's a lot of launcher news recently... here's another one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXhtxecPHr8
"Regina 3D Launcher
A launcher that uses pure 3D graphics has arrived.
Regina 3D Launcher has exciting and dynamic 3D effects for your pleasure.
Browsing workspaces, creating shortcuts, and removing widgets have gotten a little bit more fun.
And that's not all, we have more great features that you might be interested.
Now experience the excitement and fun you can have with all the cool features in Regina.
Video demo of Regina Launcher can be found on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXhtxecPHr8
* Highlighted Features
- Intuitive 3D workspace browser
- Separate wallpaper for each workspace
- Secret workspaces where you can hide some of your app shortcuts and widgets for your privacy
- Regina widgets (full 3D widgets)
- All widgets and shortcuts can be positioned freely without much restrction in workspaces
- Uninstall apps from workspace directly
- Pleasant visual effects
* Notes
- First of all, select "Version x.x.x" item in Regina Settings menu and update all app in list.
- Supports Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread and tested on Galaxy Tab too.
- Live Wallpaper is not supported because of performance issue.
- Because Regina 3D Launcher is pure 3D graphics, your device must have a decent graphics chip to gain usable performance."
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nemustech.regina&feature=search_result
Using for a little bit and very cool and smooth as well. And apparently it's also open source I think, for themes and such.
EDIT:
Their channel shows that these guys have made/ are working on other cool stuff...: http://www.youtube.com/user/NemusTech#p/

It seems to be great!
Had you tried it?
Thanks!

jonah.mansur said:
It seems to be great!
Had you tried it?
Thanks!
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It is pretty great and has a bunch of useful features as well. Also, so far hasn't done any reloading while going and out of apps which is good. But it lacks landscape mode at present which is unfortunate. I'd like to see an explanation for the permissions (I always have concerns when I see free quality apps like this and unexplained permissions...) and some more widgets and options, but currently this is pretty cool. There's a lot to like about it.

its like like spb with less features need works

daman215 said:
to many fc need a lot of work
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Strange, I haven't had any fc on my Milestone XT720 yet.

Looks very promosing. Just put my dinc through its paces. One nagging thing. How do you get four apps to go abobe the dockbar with the phone and browser in it? Im completly stumped, can only get three apps (market, messages and xda)
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But why does it have to have such a suggestive name?

Pretty cool so far
Smooth. I know it will continue to grow.
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It looks great on the Nook Color. Looking forward to more customization options.

looks like crap on MDPI devices.
[ Sent from an LG Optimus V ]

snapper.fishes said:
But why does it have to have such a suggestive name?
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Regina is Latin for Queen. The "i" is pronounced as "ee".
Nothing suggestive about it.
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A little choppy but great!
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I like it very much, and is working great in my Galaxy S, but how can I set my city (Ibiza) as default if it is not in the list?
Edit: Solved, found code through weather.com

Looks terrible on MDPI screens. Please fix, as it seems like it has great potential.

if thats the case.. then this is good for snapdragons only... and HDPI devices...
MDPI needs more graphic juice to run this dawg...

it doesn't look as fast as launcher pro, but it's suggestive. I think I'll try

Looks cool. Just want 24h time and date and celcius on weather.

Works great on my Nexus S, but need a lot more options, and more transitions would be nice, but great start of a good Launcher I hope.

BrumBrum74 said:
Looks cool. Just want 24h time and date and celcius on weather.
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You already have celsius on the weather, open the app up and you will find it in settings.

Found Celcius now thanks. Then it's only 24h mode left.

Awesome! Regina 3D Launcher

Just found this launcher through app brain yesterday. It looks sweet with CM7. You guys should definitely check it out if you are looking for a new experience!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nemustech.regina&feature=search_result
"Regina 3D Launcher
A launcher that uses pure 3D graphics has arrived.
Regina 3D Launcher has exciting and dynamic 3D effects for your pleasure.
Browsing workspaces, creating shortcuts, and removing widgets have gotten a little bit more fun.
And that's not all, we have more great features that you might be interested.
Now experience the excitement and fun you can have with all the cool features in Regina.
Video demo of Regina Launcher can be found on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXhtxecPHr8
* Highlighted Features
- Intuitive 3D workspace browser
- Separate wallpaper for each workspace
- Secret workspaces where you can hide some of your app shortcuts and widgets for your privacy
- Regina widgets (full 3D widgets)
- All widgets and shortcuts can be positioned freely without much restrction in workspaces
- Uninstall apps from workspace directly
- Pleasant visual effects
* Notes
- First of all, select "Version x.x.x" item in Regina Settings menu and update all app in list.
- Supports Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread and tested on Galaxy Tab too.
- Live Wallpaper is not supported because of performance issue.
- Because Regina 3D Launcher is pure 3D graphics, your device must have a decent graphics chip to gain usable performance."

Looks and feels pretty slick. It couldn't locate my city for the time zone/wx tho :/ It will urk the ish out of me if it said New York up above the time all day. I don't like the swipe left/right action on the app drawer either. I'm sure they can/will give more options on an update. Overall seems like a great launcher tho Nice find and thanks for the heads up!!
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Gonna try it out now
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jayharper08 said:
Looks and feels pretty slick. It couldn't locate my city for the time zone/wx tho :/ It will urk the ish out of me if it said New York up above the time all day. I don't like the swipe left/right action on the app drawer either. I'm sure they can/will give more options on an update. Overall seems like a great launcher tho Nice find and thanks for the heads up!!
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I couldn't get the weather to work either. Although I found out how to find your region.
Go to : http://www.weather.com/
Type in the city and state which you reside in.
Next press find weather.
In the address bar you should see something like this
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Los+Angeles+CA+USCA0638
The last part USCA0638 I believe is the region code.
Hope that helps!

Thank you I'll give it a shot!
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GOOD ONE !!!!!
THANKS casual864 RIGHT ON THE MONEY BOSS !

This is very nice !!!!
Thanks for the find boss !

works on motorola xoom
It also works on xoom !

Still prefer the zippyness of adw-ex, but this definatly has some amazing eye candy...ill be keeping my eye on this one.

As with many third party launchers.. would be nice if it would accommodate adjusted dpi settings
Looks pretty cool otherwise

Very pretty!

this is a sweet launcher, kinda buggy/slow now. i noticed quite a bit of lag swiping to different screens, but this will only get better in time and as the dev's keep updating. I'm a sense guy, but i'm keeping my eye on this one.

Yeah, very pretty, and free is the best price anyone could ask for. The added widgets are a nice bonus!
But it's slow to swipe, which is really annoying, and running along side Widgetlocker, it's slow to reload the homescreens.
Also, buggy, I've lost half a page of widgets more than once, which is a little odd that it would keep some but remove others. still playing with it, more options would be nice, coming from LauncherPro with lots of customizable options to this is a little ...naked feeling, lol.

I think we have a winner. Its just like SPB Shell 3d but its free! Eyecandy for users who are design heavy like myself. Good job locating this OP! Imma have fun with this.
If only I knew how to modify framework ........ tisk ...
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Your welcome guys! Just leave a feedback on the android market and email the dev. I'm sure they will incorporate new ideas and fix buggy issues.

casual864 said:
Your welcome guys! Just leave a feedback on the android market and email the dev. I'm sure they will incorporate new ideas and fix buggy issues.
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Sure thing! I know its early in the game but I do have to admit it's buggy but that'll get ironed out. I can live with that becuz its so flashy! Imma stay with this bad boy as my daily launcher due to the fact that my fiance had to pick her face off of the ground! And she has never done that and she uses my phone regularly!
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[APP][2.2+] ssLauncher

I found this launcher and seems very nice with a different style and a lot of customization options:
http://market.android.com/details?i...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zcy5sYXVuY2hlciJd
give it a try.
News from the developer (04/02/2012):, geek21c
Code:
i'm preparing paid version, which will include a few features in the following list.
1. rich formatted text for shortcut. (currently date only)
- notifications for missed calls & sms as a formated text like date.
- system variables: status of battery, memory, storage etc.
2. enable to set background image to each page. (this will be saved as page settings not theme or preferences.)
3. copy and paste shortcuts.
4. enable to rotate shortcuts. (it will take a long time to implement.)
5. grid type of application group page.
6. more styles of item in each built-in pages, app drawer, app group, contacts and bookmarks.
7. support folder in app drawer.
8. top secret feature.
Of course, it will be ad free. Some of features added to paid version will be applied to the free version with approximately monthly intervals.
Thank you.

Looks gud......I will give it a try...
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I found it on the market too and installed a while ago. One of the things i miss are folders, i have too many apps to have them on one page.

Really love this launcher. Its really lightweight, yet it still looks amazing.
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The good thing about this launcher is that it is VERY flexible in terms of layout. You can even use something like AltDrawer and get rid of the applications page altogether. Also, each page scrolls vertically as well, so you can have a full WP7 style homescreen. No need for Desktop Visualiser. Oh and I love the contacts page!
The only downside to it is that it lags a little/jerky movement on my Note. I used it for a full week.

One thing it is missing is the use of scrollable widgets....
Also, when I set the page I want to be the default page and go to another page, hitting the home button does not change the page back...Has anyone had any luck with that?

This is the one I've been waiting for. Simple yet highly flexible in positioning widgets and internal components. No need for text widgets, alternative drawer.
I am excited to know what kind of Monster this thing will be, soon!
I think this launcher will kill Mr GO any time soon.

cris.arce.ramos said:
I am excited to know what kind of Monster this thing will be, soon!
I think this launcher will kill Mr GO any time soon.
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Still a long way to go... no folders or tabs in the app page... no unread messages or mail or missed calls indications... no support for scrollable widgets etc
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Try ccLauncher ics version.
HTC Sense 3.5, Android 2.3.5

This launcher keeps "separate" versions for portrait and landscape widgets dispositions.
MASTERPIECE.
Every launcher should offer this !

This is an amazing launcher. Wish I could hide the status bar but none the less it is unique and fresh! Two thumbs up.
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very cool
different from other launcher
but need more customization

Have you guys tried to add or edit a page after adding everything to your pages. I get forcecloses and cannot edit any pages after a little bit. Don't see any way around this unless I totally clear all my data and then it works initially but will close again once I start adding things, it will not let me add/delete/edit a page...

recommend
work lg optimus one:beer::beer::beer:

Love this launcher! Please consider an add free version (hopefully the author looks here). I'll be glad to pay a few dollars to support it. I had one experience of losing everything on my Cover page while making modifications, but it only happened once. Nice work.

Great launcher! Not like any of the normal ones. Perfect for a 7" tablet.

Any screenshots of the app drawer?

ccab said:
Any screenshots of the app drawer?
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Third page from home. Look at first post
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aw flawless launcher ill try it
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oh cant use it --" cant parse
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is there a way to use it on SGY??

I've just discovered this nice piece of software a few days ago.
Best launcher I ever had. So great to customize and fast.
I only find the transitions between pages a little bit choppy, would love to see a nice blend in/blend out effect.
And maybe the possibility to use more system variables as shortcut text, besides the date and time. I'm thinking battery, memory, CPU.
Using it on an Optimus 3D with CM7 nightly, runs great.

[APPS][NO ROOT] SmartisanOS Launcher, Clock, Calculator, and Notes!

Hey everyone, I'm back again with more ported apps.
This time it's from the all new Chinese ROM 'SmartisanOS' for the Galaxy S3. If you have a Galaxy S3, I'd recommend checking out the ROM itself rather than using these apps, as you'll get a better experience that way.
If you haven't heard of SmartisanOS, firstly you should know it's not an entirely new OS, it's more like a UI skin like Sense and Touchwiz. It's based off Android, but isn't a fork of it like AliyunOS or anything.The creators very heavily focused on user experience, in attempts to make the UI very attractive and easy to use. The UI is very, very skeuomorphic. All applications tested ran buttery smooth.
Note that this ROM is in pre-alpha (it was only just officially released to the public on the 15th) so it's got a few bugs, even on the phone it officially supports, the Galaxy S3. Additionally, not all applications have full English support, so certain parts of them will be in Chinese.
As always, if you'd like anything from the ROM to be uploaded, just ask and I'll see what I can do.
Here's a video review (in English) of SmartisanOS by Cursed4Eva TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aRUZwJXlHA
Smartisan Launcher:
The launcher is very, very similar in concept to the iOS homescreen. It's just a grid of apps that you can move around, and essentially you're limited to just that. There's not hardly any customization here, but then again that can be a good thing if you think about it. Unfortunately, lack of customization takes a pretty big hit - for example, you can't change the wallpaper. For some very odd reason, this launcher requires a loading screen whenever it boots up, similar to other 3D launchers like Next Launcher and TSF Shell (but this launcher isn't 3D).
Features -
- Up to four icons on the dock
- Custom transition effects for opening apps and general inteface
- Batch app movement support
- Unlimited homescreens
- Hide homescreen support
- Lock homescreen support (crashes for me, however)
- Gorgeous UI
- Drag-to-uninstall support
Launcher download link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3lIkuqWWrmqdERtNUFmMTJRV28/edit?usp=sharing
Pictures:
Clock
This is a truly gorgeous clock app. Note that this, along with the other apps, don't give widgets. This clock is filled to the brim with fancy animations, sound effects, and special features, like a world clock, alarm, stopwatch, and timer.
Features -
- World clocks (system time set as default; you can add more but the clocks are only available in Chinese)
- Alarm clock
- Stopwatch (with lap support)
- Timer (up to 60 minutes)
- Fancy animations for all sections of the app. For example, whenever you switch tabs the clocks will reanimate into position.
- Fancy sound effects for most sections of the app. For example, turning on the timer will make a ticking sound. The ticking sound stops when you leave the application, though (and the timer still continues), so it won't be annoying or anything.
- Gorgeous UI
Clock download link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3lIkuqWWrmqNnl4SXFWbHhEWEU/edit?usp=sharing
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Notes
This is a pretty basic Notes app but just like all the other SmartisanOS apps is really nice looking, but unfortunately (for me, anyway, this might not happen on your phone) the app didn't fit the screen. This app also has integrated sharing support.
Features -
- Swipe to delete support
- Search support
- Sharing support via SMS, email, text, and Sina Weibo
- Gorgeous UI
Notes download link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3lIkuqWWrmqdW40bGJFN25HZVk/edit?usp=sharing
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Calculator
This is a very simple calculator without support, unfortunately, for more advanced calculations like the stock Android calculator. It's based off old basic calculators, and even has that click-and-clack sound to boot whenever you tap the buttons!
Features -
- Sound effects whenever you click the buttons for a more realistic effect
- Gorgeous UI
Calculator download link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3lIkuqWWrmqMkI5c3o5ZkVHTEU/edit?usp=sharing
Pictures:
Hope you all like these. :good: I'll be on the lookout for updates to SmartisanOS and I'll update this thread accordingly for new apps and other goodies.
Thanks to:
SmartisanOS Development Team
Cursed4Eva TV

Nice one ))

Launcher wouldn't open on my Note2. Clocked worked well though. It is a great looking click with just enough animation. Unfortunately the snooze/dismiss screen is too simple for me. Both buttons right next each other. Could easily attempt to snooze and hit dismiss instead. Wish it was a gesture like sliding to dismiss. Oh well. Still pretty cool. Thanks, man
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The launcher opened on my HTC one but the dock icons wouldn't open when touched. Also the regular apps didn't always open. Some would open when touched at specific parts. Bit erratic for now on my one.
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Shermanballz said:
Launcher wouldn't open on my Note2. Clocked worked well though. It is a great looking click with just enough animation. Unfortunately the snooze/dismiss screen is too simple for me. Both buttons right next each other. Could easily attempt to snooze and hit dismiss instead. Wish it was a gesture like sliding to dismiss. Oh well. Still pretty cool. Thanks, man
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You could try pushing the launcher to system/app.
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The launcher opened on my HTC one but the dock icons wouldn't open when touched. Also the regular apps didn't always open. Some would open when touched at specific parts. Bit erratic for now on my one.
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Yes, I had this problem with the little gear icon when in the zoomed-out view with all the icons. I had to click the gear just under where it was located. I presume this is either because:
1. The ROM itself is still in pre-alpha so the problem is for any phone, not just ones it wasn't intended for (meaning, then, that the Galaxy S3 has the same problem)
2. Wrong resolution and screen size is confusing the app.
Either way there isn't a easy fix to it, for now anyway.

Doesnt work on Galaxy S II 4.1.2 stock,FC
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doesnt work on galaxy s ii 4.1.2,i also pushed it to system/app ,can you fix it?

YouSeeiF said:
Doesnt work on Galaxy S II 4.1.2 stock,FC
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doesnt work on galaxy s ii 4.1.2,i also pushed it to system/app ,can you fix it?
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No, sorry, I'm not a developer. It may be because you're not running the latest version of Android, as SmartisanOS is based on 4.2.
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THX, it's beautiful

I have a question. I want to use the smartisan os rom on my s3 but there is a problem. I can't call or use the mobile Internet because there's no network connection. You know what's the problem?
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fethu2 said:
I have a question. I want to use the smartisan os rom on my s3 but there is a problem. I can't call or use the mobile Internet because there's no network connection. You know what's the problem?
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You should ask that on the Smartisan OS forums or if there's a thread for Smartisan OS for your device you could ask it there maybe. This thread isn't for help with bugs in the ROM, sorry.

Ok thanks man
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Works fine , i'm using the notes app !
Thanks :fingers-crossed:

Re-upload!
Link down bro, any chance to reupload it? Btw, has anyone tried this on Moto X?

link not found. please re upload

Links dead

Why don't you download from the Smartisan web site: http://www.smartisan.com/apps/launcher ? The launcher works perfectly under Slim7 on bacon, for example.