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[Widget] Speedlauncher app launcher

Hi There,
I am relatively new to XDA Dev forum, although a long time developer. We've got a vibrant community here so as a budding Android developer let me introduce myself with my first Android app! Speedlauncher app launcher widget !! Let me describe my app for your feedback.
Many of us install a ton of apps on our phone and have to constantly scroll up and down screens to find a specific game or app. Its pretty annoying at times. Speedlauncher is a different take on the launcher concept. Speedlauncher is an app launcher widget that launches any app by pressing a 1 or 2 digit shortcode. So for e.g. you might have shortcode 9 for Angry Birds, 18 for Facebook, 27 for Twitter and so on....
You need to add Speedlauncher on your homescreen from the widgets list to be able to use it. I'm giving the Android market link below as well as the QR code.http://market.android.com/details?id=com.bapatsoftware.android.SpeedLauncher
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I have also attached few screenshots with this post.
Please give it a try and share your real feedback both negative and positive as that will help me in refining the app.
Thanks,
Omkar

I hav'nt tried the widget but my impression is that it might be a bit difficult to use, as you have to memorize the number of each application you want to launch.
What if instead you make an alphanumeric keyboard, where you can type in the first 2-3 letters of the name of an application and it starts listing all applications containing this letters in the name? From this pop up list you can then launch the one you want.

Very nice & useful app/widget osbapat But i think Claus is right, please think about it

Mano1982 said:
Very nice & useful app/widget osbapat But i think Claus is right, please think about it
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Google search. Press search button, type app name, possible matches show up. Run app.

claus1953 said:
I hav'nt tried the widget but my impression is that it might be a bit difficult to use, as you have to memorize the number of each application you want to launch.
What if instead you make an alphanumeric keyboard, where you can type in the first 2-3 letters of the name of an application and it starts listing all applications containing this letters in the name? From this pop up list you can then launch the one you want.
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It is a nice suggestion but an app for that is already available (kinda works the same way as SmartDial, but to launch apps).
This concept is not bad at all. Yes, you need to memorize the speed dials, but if you have some contacts on speed dials it should flow rather well. I would be nice to be able to have a reminder of what is what.
Edit: nvm, just saw the "Edit" button

Thanks to all of you for your valuable feedback! I will try to improve my app.
@egzthunder1, do you think a screen that displays only the app name and assigned shortcode, to quickly scan which shortcode is given for which app will be useful?
Thanks and Regards,
Omkar S. Bapat

Well, I rather create folder with apps. But you could do something like t9 search (similar to t9 dialer)

osbapat said:
Thanks to all of you for your valuable feedback! I will try to improve my app.
@egzthunder1, do you think a screen that displays only the app name and assigned shortcode, to quickly scan which shortcode is given for which app will be useful?
Thanks and Regards,
Omkar S. Bapat
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I think it will help.... kinda like having a quick guide on regular land line phones....

I think a t9 launcher makes more sense and is much easier to use. Indeed, reminding all those shortcut codes is not convenient at all. As far as I know there is no t9 launcher for android, so +1 from me for making one .
I also prefer an app over a widget...

i suggest you will use a t9 like suggestions :
lets say i configured number 10,11,12 as Email,Gmail,Phone
when i'l just press '1' ill see an icon of all 3 apps above as a suggestion.
i think your idea is great.

Speedlauncher Version 1.0.5 released!
Thanks for your feedback. Based on the feedback received so far I have made 2 changes to the app:
1) Added a new screen for quick reference of shortcodes to apps. To access this screen tap on the SCode button on the widget
2) Changed the UI of the widget buttons
Regards,
Omkar

[Widget][2.2+] new Tagy - icon-free interface for your home screen

We've just updated Tagy and we hope you'll like it. Please share your thoughts and suggestions!
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Tagy is a new bundle of widgets that organize apps, contacts, bookmarks and settings into tag clouds on your home screen.
Tag cloud items will change color and size based on click frequency, allowing important items to stand out and unimportant items to fade. So your favorite items will be highlighted for faster access.
Tagy Settings and Tagy Google Services are Tagy widgets that present shortcuts to your system settings and links to Google mobile services and apps as tag clouds.
Use cases
Tag cloud user interface lets you to::
• Instantly access your content without scrolling or browsing folders;
• Obtain insights about usage patterns by locating infrequently used content such as unused apps or inactive contacts as well as favorite items; and
• Save space – one tag cloud can contain five times more items than a regular icon grid.
Features
Tagy is very friendly to your system:
• It consumes minimum system resources;
• It does not affect battery life;
• It needs only basic permissions; and
• It supports custom launchers and themes.
Tagy also supports portrait and landscape orientation.
Tagy widgets are free (main widgets pack is trial).
To go to the Tagy download pages, please see the QRs attached.
Tagy: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.license.tagcloudui

Links aren't working. Any chance you can provide new ones? I'd like to check this out.
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Teklogikal said:
Links aren't working. Any chance you can provide new ones? I'd like to check this out.
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Thank you! Have you tried the text links I pasted? Since I'm a newbie member, I can't paste hyperlinks.

Frequently asked question:
Q: Are tags clickable?
A: Yes, you can click on tags to launch corresponding apps, contacts or bookmarks. Also, as you click them, tags will change size and color.

Looks good OP. Thanks!
Links:
Tagy:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tagcloudui
Tagy Google Services:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gservices.tagcloudui
Tagy Settings:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.settings.tagcloudui

Thanks! And thank you for the links, I couldn't add them

Update: now Tagy Google Services wil try to open corresponding Google app if installed, otherwise it will open service webpage.

Massive update - check out new tag backgrounds

It looks like I just threw up on my screen.
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They call it modern art I guess

Had to redo all five screens with the change in unlocker, what a pita.

Tagy_ said:
Thanks! And thank you for the links, I couldn't add them
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No problem. Happy to help.

Pkt_Lnt said:
Had to redo all five screens with the change in unlocker, what a pita.
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Sorry, there was no easy way of changing to trial. Hope you like tag backgrounds, though.

Tagy_ said:
Sorry, there was no easy way of changing to trial. Hope you like tag backgrounds, though.
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Some might, not me. I use NoWallpaper (black) with just the color text.
New version will not let me update apps. I have three app screens, and do not want to enable new apps on all, so they are all unchecked. Then after I install an app, I cannot go to the app widget where I want it and add it.

I've just looked at it and it should add new apps to the list, but they will be unchecked if you uncheck the Add new apps automatically mark. Note that installed app needs to have a launcher activity (be present in your apps list) to be added to the widget.

Awesome widget, thx

Tagy_ said:
Old version has similar behavior. It's by design now, but we'll change it in the future. We thought that if you uncheck the Add apps automatically mark, then you don't want updates for that widget, but that's not how it goes for many users.
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I do want to selectively add apps, but my choice, and not automagically (sic).

I've just looked at it and it turns out we've already implemented what I have described So you should see all your installed apps in the widgets apps list, either you turn the Autoadd option on or off. The only difference is when this option is off, the new app will be unchecked in the list. But note that installed app needs to have a launcher activity (be present in your apps list) to be added to the widget.
Can you specify what app does not show in the widgets apps selection? Or maybe you could try to install any ordinary app from the market and see whether it will show up.

using right now it's very goog credits to you.
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Tagy_ said:
I've just looked at it and it turns out we've already implemented what I have described So you should see all your installed apps in the widgets apps list, either you turn the Autoadd option on or off. The only difference is when this option is off, the new app will be unchecked in the list. But note that installed app needs to have a launcher activity (be present in your apps list) to be added to the widget.
Can you specify what app does not show in the widgets apps selection? Or maybe you could try to install any ordinary app from the market and see whether it will show up.
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It is/was GMail, flashed in recovery, GApps and an ICS alpha ROM. After some reboots it shows up, but then Play Store just updated itself and it is gone from Tagy and I cannot get it back.
It might be the alpha ROM doing it. I will try again when I restore my normal ROM and see.

[APP][3.0+] AppDialer–fastest app launcher! 80% off today!

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Search apps/contacts on device never been so smart and fast! Once you try AppDialer you'll love it!
Few clicks is enough to find any app/contact on nupad keyboard. And with every click AppDialer getting smarter! Self learning piRank algorithm provides best results personally for you.
Key Features:
Features:
★ App search by app name or package name
★ Contact search by name or phone number
★ An easy-to-use predictive keyboard
★ (PRO) A “quick launch” panel in the notifications area
★ (PRO) Options to uninstall apps, pin icons to the Home screen or get app info
★ (PRO) Options to send sms, edit contact, show details
★ (PRO) Contact options!
★ (PRO) Widget!
Free version:
PRO version:
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Very good app. Thank you. I incorporate this into GMD Gesture app so that i can invoke this app whenever i swipe three fingers down on my phone.

hotelier1984 said:
Very good app. Thank you. I incorporate this into GMD Gesture app so that i can invoke this app whenever i swipe three fingers down on my phone.
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Great use case! Thanks!

Guys, I've updated the app. So you can
* Hold hardware Search button to launch AppDialer
* Use numbers for search app
* Improved perfomance

After installing this I'm enjoying how fast I can open my apps! Thanks. Keep it up!
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AppDialer version 3.2 has been released!
- Faster launch and search
- Many useful pro features
- Polished design
- List of last used or installed apps
Folks, do you need widget? Widget for searching app (like app does) or just widget with a list of last used apps? What would be better?

I like Widget for searching app (like app does)

Awsome app! less clutter on screen

Most useful app dear sir. Thank You. :good:
Does it have any settings? Couldn't find any..
Also, if possible please try to include app info in free version. Plz Plz..humble request sir

Nice app. Like it very much. Couldn't really find "settings" neither PRO version. Where is it?

pesiran said:
I like Widget for searching app (like app does)
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I going to add a widget with a list of last used apps and awesome notification features, like a launch last used apps or launch AppDialer from status bar.

AppDIaler has not settings. At least yet. I going to add some settings for the next features. This is a tiny app and I wouldn't like to overload it with a settings.
Anyway, what you would like to have in Settings?

hotelier1984 said:
Very good app. Thank you. I incorporate this into GMD Gesture app so that i can invoke this app whenever i swipe three fingers down on my phone.
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Now that's a great way of using it. I'll use it instead with Nova Launcher, but thank you for the hint.

I'm liking this so far
piligrimm said:
AppDIaler has not settings. At least yet. I going to add some settings for the next features. This is a tiny app and I wouldn't like to overload it with a settings.
Anyway, what you would like to have in Settings?
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I'd like the option to hide certain apps from the search.

Will consider to add this feature. But may you'd like just to disable certain apps at all? You can do this on App Info screen for system apps. In this case app will disappear in system launcher. And in AppDialer too (truly not yet but in next version).
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I'd like the option to hide certain apps from the search.
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I think he's thinking more about disabling the apps he already has on Desktop. Just guessing.

Sir could you provide the long press > App info feature in the free version. Would be really grateful.

Thx very usefull apps

The-Droidster said:
Sir could you provide the long press > App info feature in the free version. Would be really grateful.
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Please write me a private message and I'll help you.

I came here via XDA front page.
I was happy to see the app that has the exact functionality I was looking for long time ago.
So I went happily to the Play store, clicked Install... but oh, no! It's compatible only with devices running Honeycomb and later. Very dissapointed :crying: (I have Moto Atrix, stuck with Gingerbread ATM)

[APP][4.0.3+] Noria Launcher

Noria Launcher 0.1 BETA
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Noria launcher is a simple and super fast home replacement for android built from scratch.
If you want a launcher that's fast, awesome and different. Noria is the way to go.
I've been developed this launcher since january/2015 and finally it's time to show to you guys.
You can download for free or buy it through the play store to support me
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How can i help?
- Share with your friends.
- Donate via Paypal: https://goo.gl/NykAzT
- Bugs, crashes and suggestions: send an email to [email protected] to provide details as best as you can to describe what you were doing when the app crashed.
- Need a Freelancer? Hire me
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Next updates
- Widgets
- Icon packs
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Permissions
- INTERNET/ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE/ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Fabric anonymous crash reporting.
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PlayStore: https://goo.gl/3UISVl

Will be waiting for the free version to test it.
Thanks for giving us another launcher [emoji4] [emoji4]

phanitej, thanks. The download is already available.

The launcher is now available for free on the google playstore

Hi,
First of all kudos for coming up with a new launcher. I always liked the Idea of card style app organization.
I have some suggestions though,
1. Keep a Home screen with Clock/Weather/Calendar widget. That is the minimum requirement for a lot of users.
2. With a right scroll or left or up or even the app drawer selection, get to the cards page you have created. Any one option of those would be great.
3. When one app has been selected for a particular card, keep that app unselectable from the app selection. When one wants to change the app from one card to other they can drag and drop. Or if its not possible then you can give a tick beside the app in selection making the user aware that the app has been categorized.
4. Keep All apps card as default. As of now for all apps we need to slide down and go to all apps. For a frequent app installer like me who cannot keep a check on the regular apps installed its a pain to every time go and select the apps to other card as there is no auto organizer.
5. At the end an auto app organizer if possible.
I hope I conveyed the things clearly. Would love to see this launcher in lime light.

Nice launcher, license download master :good::good:

venky61 said:
Hi,
First of all kudos for coming up with a new launcher. I always liked the Idea of card style app organization.
I have some suggestions though,
1. Keep a Home screen with Clock/Weather/Calendar widget. That is the minimum requirement for a lot of users.
2. With a right scroll or left or up or even the app drawer selection, get to the cards page you have created. Any one option of those would be great.
3. When one app has been selected for a particular card, keep that app unselectable from the app selection. When one wants to change the app from one card to other they can drag and drop. Or if its not possible then you can give a tick beside the app in selection making the user aware that the app has been categorized.
4. Keep All apps card as default. As of now for all apps we need to slide down and go to all apps. For a frequent app installer like me who cannot keep a check on the regular apps installed its a pain to every time go and select the apps to other card as there is no auto organizer.
5. At the end an auto app organizer if possible.
I hope I conveyed the things clearly. Would love to see this launcher in lime light.
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Thank you for taking your time to help me
I'll try to cover many items of your list in the upcoming update

I'd like the launcher to organize my apps into cards because I'm too lazy.

Nice launcher

Thanks

Great

Cool launcher. Nice to see something different apart from the usual launchers.
Found a wierd bug though:
I've been having trouble adding certain apps to cards. Kinda frustrating since it's work-related apps
These apps include: Chrome, Chrome Dev, Hangouts, Slack, LinkedIn​
So I'm gonna check back in a couple of weeks when you had the time so sort out bugs, because I'm too lazy to find them in the drawer everytime I need them

venky61 said:
3. When one app has been selected for a particular card, keep that app unselectable from the app selection. When one wants to change the app from one card to other they can drag and drop. Or if its not possible then you can give a tick beside the app in selection making the user aware that the app has been categorized.
4. Keep All apps card as default. As of now for all apps we need to slide down and go to all apps. For a frequent app installer like me who cannot keep a check on the regular apps installed its a pain to every time go and select the apps to other card as there is no auto organizer.
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These features would be really great!

I installed but not, may help me in detail. Thankss you

[APP][4.3+] New launcher for WeTek Core

If you wanna help debugging this new launcher I have created feel free to download it and report in this thread any error or crash you might experience.
In case of crash try to replicate it and, please, include logcat.
You can't use this launcher on the Play running WeTek OS because it requires at least Android 4.3 for the notification APIs but if you are using my CyanogenMOD build you can use it on the Play as well (but you might need to use a keyboard to access some of the functions since they are mapped for Core's remote).
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Instructions
Download the zip file containing the apk, unzip it and install the apk using your preferred method (using adb install, copying it to a MicroSD card and installing it using a file manager, etc.)
As very first thing allow the launcher to access the notifications in "Settings -> More Settings -> Sound & Notification -> Notification access".
I have created this launcher for being light and very easy to use, in fact using the Core you will do most of the actions using the * (star) button (if you don't have the Core's remote you can achieve the same with F6 button on a keyboard).
In the top row you have the notifications, you can click with OK button on them to open them in a popup or you can dismiss the selected notification without opening it using * button.
In the second row you have the highlighted apps section, the middle icon is the app drawer. From the drawer you can add the selected app to the list of favourite apps (the third row in the home of the launcher) by pressing * button, you can also long press OK to access to the app information menu where you can uninstall/disable the app, clean the cache or data, move the app to the sd, etc.
The third row, as previously said, has a list of favourite apps. You can re-arrange them by long pressing with OK on one of them (you will see that the app rectangle has a blue border, meaning it's been selected), moving to the position where you wanna put that app and long press OK again to swap the two positions (it's easier done than said), if you long press with OK on the same selected app it will clear the selection.
To delete a favourite app use the usual * button.
The last row has three icons, one for the connectivity (showing if you're connected by ethernet, wifi, or not connected at all) that will launch network settings when clicked; one that will launch android settings and another one that shows the weather and, once clicked, will show a popup with a 5 days forecast (from this popup you can toggle C/F degrees by pressing, guess what? * button
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1.2.1
Changes
1.2.1:
- Added option to hide applications
- Added support for icon themes (have a look here for more info)
- Added Turkish translation
20151126:
- A lot of improvements under the hoods, included fixing a FC when using IP geo location since the public API I was using is not available anymore.
20151104:
- Added the possibility of fetching weather for a custom location. You can access to settings by pressing menu button in the main launcher window
20151101:
- Added current temperature and current city to the weather icon in the footer
- LP only: modified the visual feedback of the currently focused highlighted/favourite app
20151030:
- Added the possibility of customizing the Highlighted apps (all but the app drawer). Long pressing on an highlighted app will bring up a dialog where you can choose the new highlighted app. To reset an highlighted app to the default state press the usual * button on the customized highlighted app.
If you are running one of the latest Core rom that have this new launcher as system launcher you won't be able to update unless you use this file.
20151029:
- Added a colored circular reveal animation in the home section when interacting with objects that launch something

New version.

4.2
And for 4.2?

It is not possible because the notification listener requires 4.3, and integrated notifications is one of the best things of this launcher imho

This is what I want! Works on any android box?
Thanks for the launcher

the link is broken

I would recommend advertising this as a TV box launcher and keep developing on that niche. There are not nearly enough decent TV box launchers available. The one that Tronsmart uses is really good, but that's the only other one that I like. I didn't know what this was, but if people know its a TV box launcher they may be interested.

Launcher look fantastic,but link is broken.Please, fix it

Can we get a new link or a mirror please?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0624shqztl3oxct/WeTekNewLauncher.rar?dl=0