I'm running ADW Launcher EX v1.3.3 and CM7 nightly 81.
So I rename quite a few Apps that I have on my home screens. Now if I restart my phone some apps revert back to their original name and some stay renamed. For example, I rename the Xfinity Mobile app to Comcast and any time I restart the phone it reverts back. Where the the At Bat 11 app that I renamed to MLB does does not revert back. There are quite a few other examples...I guess I could list all apps that do and don't revert if that would help.
It's driving my crazy because I can't figure out what is causing this issue. I've tried using lower versions or ADW and it doesn't make a difference. I doubt it's the nightly build causing it but who knows.
Any thoughts on what I can do here??
After doing some further testing I found that if I try to change which screen is the default home screen it doesn't save it either.
I've been having an ADW Launcher EX problem too on my wifes phone. It's been going on for the last 6 or so nightlies. The problem she has is certain widgets resize themselves or disappear altogether. All that we've been doing is going into ADW settings and clicking "Restart ADW". I can't find the cause of it.
I run ADW on the nightlies as well and I only have widgets set, I've never had a problem. It's weird.
I'm going to install Launcher Pro, uninstall ADW, search for adw in root explorer and delete everything left, restart, and install ADW again.
If that doesn't work I don't know what else to try besides wiping my phone completely and starting fresh. I really don't want to do that but we'll see I guess.
You could just uninstall clear data. Or just restart ur phone and wipe cache and davlik. I've done this before to fix odd occurrences
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knoc said:
You could just uninstall clear data. Or just restart ur phone and wipe cache and davlik. I've done this before to fix odd occurrences
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Well I just did a complete wipe and started fresh with CM7 latest stable build and I'm still having the same issues.
Is there any reason certain Apps can't be renamed/saved for some reason?? The ADW launcher that comes with CM7 works just fine and saves the renamed App names. So It's really confusing why ADW EX wouldn't do the same.
Any other thoughts out there on this??
UPDATE
I just installed ADW LAuncher EX v1.3.1 and it seems to be saving my renamed Apps so far. It seems like v1.3.2 and v1.3.3 are causing the issue for some reason now.....very weird
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Been using ADW Launcher for a few days and love it. Got my screens setup with the widgets I like, folders, etc...Now got ADW Launcher EX and really don't want to go through the pain of having to recreate all my folders and widget placements. I backed up my desktop from Launcher and wanted to see if there's a way to import that in to Launcher EX? Thanks.
Import from ADW free?
theduderoni said:
... got ADW Launcher EX and really don't want to go through the pain of having to recreate all my folders and widget placements. I backed up my desktop from Launcher and wanted to see if there's a way to import that in to Launcher EX?
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Bump.
I spent so much time getting ADW free set up exactly how I want it, I'd really hate to have to start all over again.
Anyone?
tgi007 said:
Bump.
I spent so much time getting ADW free set up exactly how I want it, I'd really hate to have to start all over again.
Anyone?
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Maybe you should mail AnderWeb (the author of both). He is very quick to respond...
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Found it!
Simply rename (or copy, if you want to retain both) your saved config from ADW free to the new names used by ADW EX:
Code:
# mv /sdcard/adw_launcher.db /sdcard/adw_ex_launcher.db
# mv /sdcard/adw_settings.xml /sdcard/adw_ex_settings.xml
Then, switch to ADW EX and just:
Code:
Menu > ADW Settings > Backup and Restore > Restore ADW Settings
Menu > ADW Settings > Backup and Restore > Restore desktop configuration
Just to be sure, I then forced a:
Code:
Menu > ADW Settings > Restart ADW
although I think ADW had decided that it would restart anyway.
After a few moments of re-painting the icons a couple of times, I'm ready for business!
You'll need to get to a shell prompt to be able to use the commands above, perhaps using Terminal Emulator (free) or another similar app from the Market.
Or, you can use any of the file manager apps like Astro (free) available in the Market.
tgi007 said:
Found it!
Simply rename (or copy, if you want to retain both) your saved config from ADW free to the new names used by ADW EX:
Code:
# mv /sdcard/adw_launcher.db /sdcard/adw_ex_launcher.db
# mv /sdcard/adw_settings.xml /sdcard/adw_ex_settings.xml
Then, switch to ADW EX and just:
Code:
Menu > ADW Settings > Backup and Restore > Restore ADW Settings
Menu > ADW Settings > Backup and Restore > Restore desktop configuration
Just to be sure, I then forced a:
Code:
Menu > ADW Settings > Restart ADW
although I think ADW had decided that it would restart anyway.
After a few moments of re-painting the icons a couple of times, I'm ready for business!
You'll need to get to a shell prompt to be able to use the commands above, perhaps using Terminal Emulator (free) or another similar app from the Market.
Or, you can use any of the file manager apps like Astro (free) available in the Market.
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This didn't work for me. I was using the free ADW Launcher that comes with Cyanogenmod 7. I installed ADW EX Launcher (for $0.10 on the Google 10 Billion Apps promotion) and tried renaming and restoring my old settings and desktop configuration as you described, but nothing changed.
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This didn't work for me. I was using the free ADW Launcher that comes with Cyanogenmod 7. I installed ADW EX Launcher (for $0.10 on the Google 10 Billion Apps promotion) and tried renaming and restoring my old settings and desktop configuration as you described, but nothing changed.
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Same here =(
fantomex said:
Same here =(
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I just ended up taking screenshots from my old ADW Launcher then switching to ADW EX and recreating my screens. It took about 20 minutes, so it wasn't too bad.
Same here...
Get "Desk Migrate" from the market, i think it may work...im not sure if it moves all widgets but it moves all apps etc..
Pulseuser said:
Get "Desk Migrate" from the market, i think it may work...im not sure if it moves all widgets but it moves all apps etc..
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This doesn't work for me.
Importing settings into the newest adw ex update (1.3.3.5+) doesn't work. Screws with the dockbar.
file renames = doesn't work This is holding me back trying adw ex after buying it in the sale
Most likely the trick won't work anymore because there's been lots of reconstruction of the codes in ADW ex.
File Renames worked perfectly for me...! Except for the Widgets...
Might want to try it again? Checking if the names are right?
Renaming ADW backup files may have restored some of my settings, but definitely not my desktops
If I want to use it, looks like I have to replicate six months of fiddling, or just start from scratch.
It would take longer trying to figure out a way to do this than to just set up your Launcher again from scratch. Perhaps moving from one to another is a good time to update your layout and do something new anyway?
Just an observation.
falconrulz said:
File Renames worked perfectly for me...! Except for the Widgets...
Might want to try it again? Checking if the names are right?
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Can confirm that, even tough I had no Dock set up.
Taosaur said:
Renaming ADW backup files may have restored some of my settings, but definitely not my desktops
If I want to use it, looks like I have to replicate six months of fiddling, or just start from scratch.
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Haha ...welcome to the world of development. I redo my desktop at least three times a week. Restoring only goes so far.
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Haha ...welcome to the world of development. I redo my desktop at least three times a week. Restoring only goes so far.
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Haha, I'm about five iterations removed from that post, currently using Trebuchet on eyeballer's CM9 nightlies. I guess I was being a little silly about rearranging my widgets
Still haven't redone my phone (which will probably not see ICS) w/ ADW Ex, though.
I know this is an old post, but, I just upgraded from ADW to ADW EX, using ADW first, went to ADW Settings/System/Backup and Restore, did a backup, fired up es file explorer, went to the /sdcard/ADW Backup/ directory and renamed the backup folder from adw_adwbackup_### to adw_ex_adwbackup_### (didn't mess with the files inside, just the folder) then launched ADW EX, popped into ADW Settings/System, hit restore and everything I set from the free version was now set it in the Ex version.
I just got my atrix 2 today and have rooted it and installed titanium backup.
It seems the default launcher was overwritten by adw ex.
Does someone happen to have an Apk for the moto launcher so I can put it back?
Try an app called Homeswitcher. Will allow you to swap back and forth between any custom launcher and home.
yeah I use homessmack and totally forgot to use it to select my default.
Its fun to be a noob again.
I have homeswitcher installed. when I clear defaults it only lists ADW EX and Go Launcher EX as choices.
If u want it back u have to remove it. All Motorola androids are like that the stock launcher disappears til u uninstall the others. My atix and electrify was the same way
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I have homeswitcher installed. when I clear defaults it only lists ADW EX and Go Launcher EX as choices.
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hmm, home switcher worked for me.
there are 2 versions of home switcher, are you sure you installed the right one?
either way, i too had the, cleared defaults and moto launcher still didn't show up problem.
Ok glad to hear this weirdness is normal. Thanks for the replies.
Yeah Moto's home comes right back when you remove ADW. It seems like a courtesy feature. Motohome just goes and hides in a corner and lets other homes do their business without asking if you want it to be default.
I've been having this problem with ADW Launcher EX and the JB rom which before made me switch back to CM9. Now that I actually want to stick with JB (since I can now mount the external SD card) I need to figure out why this is happening.
What happens is that only the home page that my phone is on when adw launcher loads will show the icons correctly the rest shrink them down. Here is an image http://i.imgur.com/wqxRD.png
What I've noticed is I can still use the apps if I touch where they are supposed to be (If I click in the top left corner then the folder with my games still opens.) Does anyone else have this problem or know what's going on? I've searched through the adw options and can't seem to figure it out. It only happens on CM10 though.
I believe your problem is just a compatibility issue between adw and jb. You are probably going to have to consider switching to another launcher.
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I believe your problem is just a compatibility issue between adw and jb. You are probably going to have to consider switching to another launcher.
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Yeah I thought that might be it. I might uninstall adw for now and just wait for it to update.
I've used adw with jb and haven't had any issues. You need to go into the adw settings and change a few settings.
I forget which ones. But you can change their sizes, placement, column & rows, ect.
I'm planning my escape from the digital world!
Hey guys, this just started happening in the last few days and it's driving me batty...
I have widgets that will randomly disappear... or appear in the wrong place...
For example, sometimes on rebooting, Fancy Widgets will not load... or two will load on top of each other...
For another example, my music player widget (4x2) will appear all scrunched into a 2x1 spot where my bluetooth widget is supposed to be.
Or... no widgets will load at all... and I'll have to re-add them to the desktop.
It's all very strange and annoying.
Anyone have an idea of what's going on here? I didn't even know how to search for this...
I've just had it happen to a few widgets in the last few days on my Nova Launcher on SlimBean v4. After removing the problematic widgets and putting them back, all was well again...
Whenever things get wacky the first thing to do is reboot recovery and fix perms. Then wipe cache/dalvik and reboot. Let the phone sit for a bit to rebuild davlik. Then use your phone.
By any chance are you using link2sd? Or putting the widgets on your sdcard? That causes issues as well
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When I had it happen, it just decided that the Google Music widget was on page 4 instead of page 1, even though it still visually displayed on page 1. I couldn't click on any of the items in the bottom row of page 4... so I long-held on the bottom of page 4, removed the invisible widget, and replaced it on page 1 from where it had disappeared.
I expect that to be a Nova Launcher glitch not a JB or ICS issue though.
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Whenever things get wacky the first thing to do is reboot recovery and fix perms. Then wipe cache/dalvik and reboot. Let the phone sit for a bit to rebuild davlik. Then use your phone.
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Okay, just tried it. Let's see how it goes! Thanks.
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By any chance are you using link2sd? Or putting the widgets on your sdcard? That causes issues as well
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Don't know what link2sd is. The Widgets are wherever the phone saved them when I DLed them.
JaimeZX said:
Okay, just tried it. Let's see how it goes! Thanks.
Don't know what link2sd is. The Widgets are wherever the phone saved them when I DLed them.
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I've had that happen as well and concluded it is a launcher issue. Happened frequently on Go Launcher. Has not happened at all on Apex.
Interesting. I'm running ADW EX. Been fine for a dang year... just started doing this and I don't think it's updated recently...
Also - no joy on the davlik wipe / fix permissions. I still have a scrunched MIUI music widget where my bluetooth widget should be.
Hi,
Just upgraded my phone a week ago or so and am having some issues getting ADW Launcher to stay as the default replacement home launcher after rebooting.
Every time I reboot the phone it will ask which app to use for the Home button. I choose ADW and Always. It keeps that setting until the next reboot.
Any ideas??
Thanks,
Bob
rcmolski said:
Hi,
Just upgraded my phone a week ago or so and am having some issues getting ADW Launcher to stay as the default replacement home launcher after rebooting.
Every time I reboot the phone it will ask which app to use for the Home button. I choose ADW and Always. It keeps that setting until the next reboot.
Any ideas??
Thanks,
Bob
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Are you running any special mods or tweaks that might be wiping the Defaults settings?
Just curious have you tried Apex or Nova launcher? IMHO, they seem to be lighter and faster than ADW, but that's my preference!!
mapatton82 said:
Are you running any special mods or tweaks that might be wiping the Defaults settings?
Just curious have you tried Apex or Nova launcher? IMHO, they seem to be lighter and faster than ADW, but that's my preference!!
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I'm running stock JB; read some articles about rooting, but haven't rooted yet. Had my Charge rooted with no problems.
I will try another launcher, but I think I also had GO Launcher installed and it did the same thing. Doesn't seem to be launcher related. It almost seems that Sammy wants their launcher to be the default, so it asks every time the phone reboots.
I bought ADW while it was on sale a while back. It worked better on my tablet than Apex and Nova. I am really only running it on my phone because I bought it and to be on the same launcher as my tablet.
Thanks,
Bob
UPDATE: just installed Apex and rebooted; no prompt for launcher app. Must be something with ADW. I'll have to shoot them an email.
Thanks for the help!
rcmolski said:
Hi,
Just upgraded my phone a week ago or so and am having some issues getting ADW Launcher to stay as the default replacement home launcher after rebooting.
Every time I reboot the phone it will ask which app to use for the Home button. I choose ADW and Always. It keeps that setting until the next reboot.
Any ideas??
Thanks,
Bob
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Adw is garbage. Nova launcher is where it's at.
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The free nova installs lookout security, not cool in my opinion, but they must get some kickback. I use the paid apex, it works pretty good.
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Settings/apps/..... goto your launchers that are installed, click remove defaults on the ones you can. Then back out to home screen, hit your home button, click always use, then click your launcher.
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