[How To]Widgets in the dockbar - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

If anyone didn't know, you can put widgets in the dockbar. For example, Music controls(Tested on stock music app, Tunein and somewhat on Pandora).
This is how I've done it, not sure if other launchers can do it too or not.(Apex Launcher seems to work too)
-Install Nova launcher(I'm using the free version). It's a pretty decent launcher anyways
-Under Nova Settings>Desktops tick the 'Resize All Widgets' option
-Place whichever widget you want on your homescreen, resize it to the smallest possible option
-Drag it and place it on an empty dockbar(Dockbars are like homescreens in this launcher, you can have multiple and just swipe side to side)
EDIT: It seems the fallback to this is that you can only have one icon available on the dock. Under Nova Settings>Dock>Dock Icons set it to 1. This does limit the other dock screens that you might actually have more than one icon on. Also set all the margins to none.
Couple pictures of widgets I've placed(Tunein, Stock Music App, and System Tuner widget)
This has been tested on Synergy r64 and CWM10 8/31 nightlies...

Definitely going to have to experiment with this!
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tried with apex launcher didn't work.
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fr8cture said:
tried with apex launcher didn't work.
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Try Nova launcher, it grows on ya I'll update the OP too so people know Apex doesn't work.

Didn't work with powerAmp, oh well.

Tazer2death said:
Didn't work with powerAmp, oh well.
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I just downloaded it and tried it... it worked for me... Were you actually running Nova Launcher???
This is a fluke that I found so help me trouble shoot it... I may have settings changed that you don't... etc...

Good find. Didn't even think of trying that. I've used nova since I first went onto ICS leaks on the bionic. Love the launcher. I just haven't installed it onto this get cause for some reason, and i hate to say it, I'm enjoying touch wiz. I probably will install Nova and try this at some point though. My touch wiz love can't last forever.
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Worked for me with mostly stock settings. No idea what I changed honestly. Lol. I used the Google ears widget. Also, how did you get them to fill the whole dock and not just one space?
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fr8cture said:
tried with apex launcher didn't work.
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this does work with apex. ive been doing it since july. i didnt follow your method, though.
on synergy r60, ive only used the google search widget though. dont want to mess around wiht my settings cause i have it perfect for my setup at the moment.
screenshot for evidence.

Pretty excited about this! never really thought of it but I think I'll give it a go!

Brian Gove said:
I just downloaded it and tried it... it worked for me... Were you actually running Nova Launcher???
This is a fluke that I found so help me trouble shoot it... I may have settings changed that you don't... etc...
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Which widget did you use? I tried the 4x2 shrunk down and 4x1. the only way I could get it to work was 1x1 and all it did was open power launcher which i wouldn't really call widget functionality.
You had music controls or just a button that opens poweramp?

Haro912 said:
Worked for me with mostly stock settings. No idea what I changed honestly. Lol. I used the Google ears widget. Also, how did you get them to fill the whole dock and not just one space?
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Which widget did you use? I tried the 4x2 shrunk down and 4x1. the only way I could get it to work was 1x1 and all it did was open power launcher which i wouldn't really call widget functionality.
You had music controls or just a button that opens poweramp?
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I've updated the OP but it seems that you have to set the dock icons to 1 instead of multiple for the widget to go "full size" like that. It restricts other dock screens you might have something on.

Tazer2death said:
Didn't work with powerAmp, oh well.
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Isnt this a nova launcher feature and they have to be 1x1 widgets

piiman said:
Isnt this a nova launcher feature and they have to be 1x1 widgets
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lol it is I guess. Never noticed it on their description page. Well, this is how to do it anyways lol

ddurandSGS3 said:
this does work with apex. ive been doing it since july. i didnt follow your method, though.
on synergy r60, ive only used the google search widget though. dont want to mess around wiht my settings cause i have it perfect for my setup at the moment.
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It works with paid version not free one
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It works with paid version not free one
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i have the free version. still havent tried other widgets,but i have had the searchbar there for over a month now.

ddurandSGS3 said:
i have the free version. still havent tried other widgets,but i have had the searchbar there for over a month now.
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Hmm it wouldnt let me do it. I switched to Nova Launcher which i like better.

Brian Gove said:
I've updated the OP but it seems that you have to set the dock icons to 1 instead of multiple for the widget to go "full size" like that. It restricts other dock screens you might have something on.
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Thanks for the reply. I rely on my dock to much to do that. ^_^
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Related

Post Your Screens

I figured this would be a good place for all to share their homescreens, wallpapers, Launchers they are using etc. I actually havent done anything special yet this is just 4 starters and get the thread going.
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A little WJDDesigns.com love with a CUSTOM twist
From left to right
Here's mine. Wanting to apply some ADW themes, but i'm scared of Metamorph/Framework yet.
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Here's mine. Wanting to apply some ADW themes, but i'm scared of Metamorph/Framework yet.
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Dont be scared. ADW themes has nothing to do with framework. ADW themes only apply to the ADW apk.
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
From left to right
Nice
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My screen. I'd like to use a more appropriate (read: TF2) background, but I can't find one that's dark and not too busy).
droidkevlar said:
Dont be scared. ADW themes has nothing to do with framework. ADW themes only apply to the ADW apk.
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Well, the one theme I want (eessel sense suave something or other) needs metamorph to install. some of the reports I've seen so far with the Root revolve around mucking with framework. I'd rather play it safe for a bit.
Okay, screens have been tweaked. That's concept art from Half-Life 2 Episode 3
Here's mine. A guick quasi-GTX feel....
What is that alternate Power Control widgets (the one with battery percent reading)? Are they from the market or are there options for the default one that I'm missing?
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What is that alternate Power Control widgets (the one with battery percent reading)? Are they from the market or are there options for the default one that I'm missing?
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Mine is extended controls from the market. Cost about a dollar or so, but it's wicked customizable and has a ton of different things to toggle.
How did Legion get a calendar to show up in one of his screens?
The moto calendar widget only shows the current day
Looks like he's using pure calendar
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Mine is extended controls from the market. Cost about a dollar or so, but it's wicked customizable and has a ton of different things to toggle.
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Thanks, will check it out. Looks great.
How do i take a screen shot? Im not rooted.
GoldenCyn said:
How do i take a screen shot? Im not rooted.
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If your rooted you can use drocap or shootme from the market.
GoldenCyn said:
How do i take a screen shot? Im not rooted.
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dscottjr81 said:
If your rooted you can use drocap or shootme from the market.
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And the award for best non-answer goes to ...
Here's a tutorial for doing it without Root (setup SDK and use ddms).
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/07/22/how-to-take-screenshots-with-the-droid-x/
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And the award for best non-answer goes to ...
Here's a tutorial for doing it without Root (setup SDK and use ddms).
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/07/22/how-to-take-screenshots-with-the-droid-x/
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LOL! Good one, I definitely missed that not rooted part.

Go Launcher EX VS ADW EX

Alright, here's a short, crappy head to head review of the two launchers.
I'm on Valhalla-Final ROM, which has a UI based off of ADW. I started out using Go Launcher, which over the past two months, has seen major updates with new features and improvements. It's probably the most customizable launcher I've used until now. It's definately no slouch, and the coolest thing, to me, would be that you can take bits and peices of each theme you download, to piece together your own. For example, I wanted a green and black theme, but none of the ones I could find met my needs completely. So, I downloaded a girly theme that had a green dock background, and another theme with nice icons, and another theme that had great backgrounds, and pieced them together. GREAT! It's smooth, and the launcher has many plug-ins available to enhance your ability to truly customize your phone, such as Go Locker, and Go Weather.
Anyways, a couple of days ago, I decided to check out ADW Launcher EX, to see if it molded to my ROM better. I was so surprised! ADW Launcher, in my opinion, blows Go Launcher out of the water! It doesn't have as many screen transition effects as Go, however, the in-depth customization is far deeper. Hidden dockbar is great, as well as the NUMEROUS icon custom options. As far as I know, ADW doesn't have any plug-ins to enhance the experience. However, I've found Widget Locker to be far more superior to Go Locker, and I use it in it's place. Themes for ADW are just as plenty as Go, but themes in ADW seem to blend better, and provide more eye and finger candy. A person can get lost inside the settings menu of ADW, and that's a good thing for folks like us.
Verdict:
Go Launcher - Great launcher! Perfect for those looking for freebies. Great customization. Plug-ins.
ADW - For a couple of bucks, you get a highly customizable experience, Definately worth it!
I deleted GO after messing with ADW for 10 minutes. The only thing I miss about GO is the triple dockbar. ADW is still cool, with the 'hidden dockbar.'
BONUS!:
A few apps to add for more customization:
Simi Folder
UltimateFavs Pro
Widget Locker
Clockr
Beautiful Widgets
If you haven't heard of any of those apps, YOU MUST CHECK THEM OUT!
If this helped you decide on your launcher, hit thanks!
Yea I bought adw ex 2 yrs ago and never looked back.
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I've been using GO EX since ever and I think it's taking a lot of RAM and I don't like all the latest updates, however I didn't find any other launcher that allows you to:
1. Rename every home shortcut to any name, any language.
2. Set up any icon you want - by theme or even jpg image.
If you find such, please let me know.
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itzik2sh said:
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1. Rename every home shortcut to any name, any language.
2. Set up any icon you want - by theme or even jpg image.
If you find such, please let me know.
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Been using adw ex since I caught it on sale during the 10 sale...
As for the renaming home key, I'm not sure exactly what that means, if you clarify for me I'll try. But it does allow you to change icons (theme pack or otherwise) and rename them as you please
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itzik2sh said:
I've been using GO EX since ever and I think it's taking a lot of RAM and I don't like all the latest updates, however I didn't find any other launcher that allows you to:
1. Rename every home shortcut to any name, any language.
2. Set up any icon you want - by theme or even jpg image.
If you find such, please let me know.
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The poster above me is correct. ADW is just as customizable as GO, maybe even more so. Try it.
itzik2sh said:
If you find such, please let me know.
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Itz did you use the paid version of adw? Because the version used in most custom Rom is an stripped down version.
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I prefer Go- Launcher....It just seems smoother on my SGS4G. I've also seen a few threads on XDA suggesting that the developer has abandoned ADW Launcher EX....not sure if its true though.
htaak said:
I prefer Go- Launcher....It just seems smoother on my SGS4G. I've also seen a few threads on XDA suggesting that the developer has abandoned ADW Launcher EX....not sure if its true though.
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That is because Anderweb doesnt post updates every three days. He believes in if its not broke dont fix it.
eollie said:
That is because Anderweb doesnt post updates every three days. He believes in if its not broke dont fix it.
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I stand by that creed as well!
Seriously, skeptics...Try the paid version of ADW! You won't regret it! When on your home screen, press the menu button, then press 'More', the 'ADW Settings', then 'General Behavior', then go to App Drawar, select type, and choose 'Vertical 4D'. It's wicked!
They're both great launchers, I wouldn't say adw is more customizable though. Something I always liked about go vs adw was the ability to change your icon to any custom image, such as a downloaded picture. The hidden dockbar of adw is nice, but does nothing other launchers scrollable dockbars don't.
I actually use zeam though. Its not as customizable as adw or go, but it still has more customization than alot of people realize. And I like the minimal size compared to others.
95Z28 said:
They're both great launchers, I wouldn't say adw is more customizable though. Something I always liked about go vs adw was the ability to change your icon to any custom image, such as a downloaded picture. The hidden dockbar of adw is nice, but does nothing other launchers scrollable dockbars don't.
I actually use zeam though. Its not as customizable as adw or go, but it still has more customization than alot of people realize. And I like the minimal size compared to others.
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I'm pretty sure you can change your icons in ADW now. I'll double check. I'll have to check out Zeam.
Anyone have anything similar to the few apps I mentioned, yet cooler?
Yeah your right, you can use any image for icon now. I just downloaded the updated (Dec 11) version.
Now the only option its missing that I like is the option to have app drawer automatically reset to top of page every time you open it. I hate opening my app drawer and starting anywhere besides the top.
Give 360 launcher a try, its kind of cool.
Then of course there's the famous 15 dollar launcher, spb shell. Looks cool, but not 15 bucks worth for a launcher.
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I have to agree with you on spb. Looks nice, but there isn't that much customization in it. Like you said, definately not 15 dollars worth. I think it would lag like crazy on our device, anyways.
I tried a pirated copy of spb just becuz I wanted to make sure I'd like it before I paid that much for it and I'm glad I did becuz it definitely is not worth $15.00
In my opinion its not worth more than a couple bucks.
Its not very customizable ....I didn't notice any lag.
My opinion is adw ex is top knotch .
Only thing I'd like to see is the option to have a transparent background in the app drawer or an option to change the background with a pic
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Shortbus-Driver said:
... a transparent background in the app drawer...
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That is a option available on adw ex
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QUIETLYloud said:
That is a option available on adw ex
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Hmm I had never seen it....guess ill look harder.
Edit.....damn LOL never thought to slide the color bar to 0 LOL.
Thanks for the heads up
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Shortbus-Driver said:
Hmm I had never seen it....guess ill look harder.
Edit.....damn LOL never thought to slide the color bar to 0 LOL.
Thanks for the heads up
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adw settings>ui settings> drawer settings> then scroll to background color the slider is transparency.
Shortbus-Driver said:
Hmm I had never seen it....guess ill look harder.
Edit.....damn LOL never thought to slide the color bar to 0 LOL.
Thanks for the heads up
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Same way I felt when I happened upon it
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ICS style on ANY ROM

This may be old news for a lot of a people, but since I can't find any mention of it in the G2x Forums, then I figured there were probably still enough people who don't know about it to warrant a new thread.
If you're like me and got tired of the instabilities of ICS roms and switched to a GB one, but missed the look and feel of ICS, then here is your answer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636393
Holo Launcher works for 2.2 and above. I've been running it on top of HFP 2.2 for 3 days with no problems. It does a great job of giving you an ICS feel on your GB ROM and also features pinch previews and scrollable docks. I recommend using this with a rom that supports Theme Chooser to fully customize your device and really get that Sandwich feel (or whatever other feel you want )
thats pretty cool, gonna try this when i get home, thanks for posting this!
I've been using it for 2 days and it is nice and gives the same exact feel of stock launcher of 4.0.4 without the lag haha, I wish Widgets would work but it is only a beta ;-)
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mt3g said:
I've been using it for 2 days and it is nice and gives the same exact feel of stock launcher of 4.0.4 without the lag haha, I wish Widgets would work but it is only a beta ;-)
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Widgets are working for me. Just not in the ICS style of pulling them from the app drawer, which is not a huge deal for me.
aaCotyaa said:
Widgets are working for me. Just not in the ICS style of pulling them from the app drawer, which is not a huge deal for me.
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Only if it had lock screen gesture and delete/uninstall apps directly from the app drawer. The two things that won't let me go of the Golauncher.
cricketAC said:
Only if it had lock screen gesture and delete/uninstall apps directly from the app drawer. The two things that won't let me go of the Golauncher.
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My current rom supports lockscreen gestures (I use them frequently). And if you hold down on an app from the app drawer, drag it to the delete/trash icon, and hold it there, it turns into an uninstall icon. Note: this only works with downloaded apps and not system apps.***
Oh.. and I appreciate thanks, but if you try the launcher and like it, please show your support and thanks to dev in the original thread linked in the OP. Thanks!
Its Ok, doesn't compare to ADW with the ICS Sqrd paid theme is smooth silky Butter!
I tried this before, it's not bad but I'd rather use GO Launcher EX with an ICS theme. It's just way smoother for my phone.
The jelly bean update is nice.... People don't seem to like the search bar but I think it's cool
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With the newest update, I had to "keep it in memory" for it to work right

So... deleting Xperia Home.apk is probably a stupid idea?

I'd pretty much rather use anything other than Xperia Home, but my main is launcherpro.
It's weird... LauncherPro's damn near abandoned, yet it's still more stable, smooth and battery/resource-efficient than everything normally receiving updates.
...even though I use LP, I notice Xperia Home likes to pop up every now and then just to suck up 15-30MB of my memory. Am I gonna end up causing myself sheer hell if I just rip it outta the system/app folder?
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I'd pretty much rather use anything other than Xperia Home, but my main is launcherpro.
It's weird... LauncherPro's damn near abandoned, yet it's still more stable, smooth and battery/resource-efficient than everything normally receiving updates.
...even though I use LP, I notice Xperia Home likes to pop up every now and then just to suck up 15-30MB of my memory. Am I gonna end up causing myself sheer hell if I just rip it outta the system/app folder?
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As long as you have another launcher installed , you can uninstall the xperia home launcher.
Nabeel_Nabs said:
As long as you have another launcher installed , you can uninstall the xperia home launcher.
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Every time i install a new rom i immediately install Go Launcher EX and delete the xperia home launcher
Wow, so there's really no repercussions? ****in' A!
TLRtheory said:
Wow, so there's really no repercussions? ****in' A!
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~None at all! The first time I did this I forogt to set permissions for my launcher since I wanted it to be a system app and still managed to install go launcher via the android market(now google play )
Glad to hear! I quickly wiped it out, rebooted... and thing aren't showing any negative signs
I may even go ahead and wipe out all those obnoxious Xperia Home-only widgets.
Actualy, LP's stability and smoothness is why I stopped using it, it was terrible compared to what I use now. But hey if it works for you! Tbh I wouldn't mind seeing it updated
Can I get a guide on how to make the go launcher and locker load up instead of the normal one?
Like what to backup and where to move it, crud like that.
I've got the ics theme on.both the launcher and the locker for the GO apps.
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brsingr said:
Can I get a guide on how to make the go launcher and locker load up instead of the normal one?
Like what to backup and where to move it, crud like that.
I've got the ics theme on.both the launcher and the locker for the GO apps.
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You can just install go launcher and go locker from the market,
press the home button and choose to always load go launcher.
(and delete the xperia home.apk if you feel like it, for instructions look in my sig, it's the same for GB)
Install go locker, set it up and it just should work right away
You can't realy change lockscreens because part of it is in the sony framework,
all a third party lockscreen app does is sometimes disable the stock lockscreen.
Or you can just 'freeze' it instead of you don't want to delete it
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The Alpha Gamer said:
Actualy, LP's stability and smoothness is why I stopped using it, it was terrible compared to what I use now. But hey if it works for you! Tbh I wouldn't mind seeing it updated
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While I do like LP, I'm open towards the idea that something's better.
Out of curiosity, what do you use now?
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While I do like LP, I'm open towards the idea that something's better.
Out of curiosity, what do you use now?
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I used Launcher pro since the OG droid up until two months ago when I switched to the xperia S launcer. There are some features I still miss from LP but the xperia s launcher is sleek an very responsive.
TLRtheory said:
While I do like LP, I'm open towards the idea that something's better.
Out of curiosity, what do you use now?
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Go
When I first tried it I did prefer Launcher Pro, but then it kept freezing and force closing so I moved to Go.
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When I first tried it I did prefer Launcher Pro, but then it kept freezing and force closing so I moved to Go.
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Ah okay, Go Launcher was actually a step I took between ditching stock and loving LP.
Haven't used it in a while though so my opinion may change. I could always give it another shot.
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Ah okay, Go Launcher was actually a step I took between ditching stock and loving LP.
Haven't used it in a while though so my opinion may change. I could always give it another shot.
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I wouldn't recomend it now if you say LP is smooth and stable for you. IMO Go is getting kinda bloated
I use 360 launcher v3.3 its on XDA somewhere.
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forget about go launcher and its family it's just gaz-machine , I use holo launcher , it's basically ICS launcher for GB with lot of options , you can lock it to memory when you don't play games and unlock it when you do , plus it have a jellybean-like locker called holo-locker witch is just beautiful
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forget about go launcher and its family it's just gaz-machine , I use holo launcher , it's basically ICS launcher for GB with lot of options , you can lock it to memory when you don't play games and unlock it when you do , plus it have a jellybean-like locker called holo-locker witch is just beautiful
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I tried it, couldn't use custom icons. Might as well stick with stock.
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I tried it, couldn't use custom icons. Might as well stick with stock.
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what ?? you just have to hold down on an icon and tape "edit" plus it supports all others icon packs now !
I actually prefer the xperia home launcher since it's not on my VZW xplay by default but that's just me i guess.
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what ?? you just have to hold down on an icon and tape "edit" plus it supports all others icon packs now !
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Yeah but the custom icon ONLY shows up on the home screen NOT in the app drawer which IMO makes the custom icon feature useless.

[10/18] Modified TouchWiz 4.5 Launcher

So.............. I can't even remember how many people have asked me to look into getting the ticker "call" screen to work when you are using different launchers... Well, I (edit: FINALLY) took a look an hour ago, and I figured it out Right now I have the modifications incorporated into this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061883, which i personally LOVE! But yeah, i Didz it
I could probably get it to work with other launchers too, but for now, i'm done... hahaha... I highly suggest checking out that launcher though... It supports samsung widgets (because it is based off of Touchwiz 4.0 launcher ) and works pretty nicely I have a weird obsession with the weather clock we have, so this launcher satisfies that, and more
Alright guys, download time
Install this to the system/app folder (after renaming it to just TW4Launcher )
Download (APK): http://www.mediafire.com/?8jzcxc1p3og69zl
Ok, add this to my WTF list! Lol If I'm running this launcher still get the call options on the large screen. Then, if I switch back to Go launcher, the calls show up in the ticker(Awesome Btw!) . I've gone back and forth multiple times and rebooted... Always the same.
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Lol, that's normal! Even with the stock touchwiz launcher the call doesn't show up in the ticker when within the launcher itself... it's when you go to another app that it pops up the reasoning, I assume, is because you are doing important things while in different apps, but when you are home, it's okay to get a more intrusive call method because you aren't doing anything the problem was that the ticker call screen wasn't coming up ever when you didn't load the stock launcher
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Lolol!! Yes everyone, I am a DA! And I thought my work around was pretty slick: set up a tasker task to run tw4 for 30sec at boot, then I have the ticker call all the time.
Anyway, love this... However it works! Lol
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Not asking you to do this, just asking if it's possible... Could this and your "ticker 4 button return to call screen" (ec09) be made into a stand alone app: ie, not tied to a launcher? I'm assuming it's gotta go with the launcher, but as I proved above, don't know much about this stuff
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Hello Trailblazer!
It was me. I am the guilty party. I was the one clamoring for this feature all along.
I had an invisible shortcut set to launch TW Launcher any time I happened to reboot my phone, and that was my way of ensuring the call screen function would be there.
Alas, the lure of ICS and JB drew me away from my Continuum to a used Fascinate on eBay, but I still have the Continuum and have made it my kids' phone as a VOIP phone / entertainment device.
Haven't visited this forum in a while...crazy to see what has changed since my last stop. Gingerbread? Your call screening fix? I might have to do some flashing!
Spear...
Are u using google voice + voip?
How is your kids device set up to call etc?
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Yes. But that's not the whole story.
I use an app called Groove IP. It integrates into Android so that you can make it the default app for outgoing call requests. But it requires a Google Voice account.
So GV is the texting app and the conduit for phone calls in and out. Had to change a setting in my Google Voice account for incoming calls to come to the phone.
Pretty strange still to get texts from my 6 year old when I'm at work.
That's how I have it set up. Just was wondering ...
Yeah my son loves to text when he gets a chance with my phone since he lost his lol.
He beat modernwarfare 2 in under 20 hours, his eigth bday weekend last week.
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roaddog665: Well, to answer your question, I incorporated the "ticker 4 button return to call screen" feature into gingerbread, so that's not a problem anymore and for making the "call screen" stand-alone... It could probably be done, yeah... However, if I was going to do that, then the even when you are on the launch itself the call screen in the ticker will show up... Basically all what the code in the launcher does is tells the ticker when to show the call screen, so when it is active, it won't show, and when it is closed, it will! I guess that's not a bid deal, but I don't really know performance wise how well that would work... That's not really on my list of things to do though, because instead I can just incorporate my patch, haha
Spearoid: Long time no see! haha... And thatsssss who it was: you! lmao... It's all coming back to me, lol...
and lol, I know right, so many good things are finally happening for the continuum
trailblazer101 said:
roaddog665: Well, to answer your question, I incorporated the "ticker 4 button return to call screen" feature into gingerbread, so that's not a problem anymore and for making the "call screen" stand-alone... It could probably be done, yeah... However, if I was going to do that, then the even when you are on the launch itself the call screen in the ticker will show up... Basically all what the code in the launcher does is tells the ticker when to show the call screen, so when it is active, it won't show, and when it is closed, it will! I guess that's not a bid deal, but I don't really know performance wise how well that would work... That's not really on my list of things to do though, because instead I can just incorporate my patch, haha
Spearoid: Long time no see! haha... And thatsssss who it was: you! lmao... It's all coming back to me, lol...
and lol, I know right, so many good things are finally happening for the continuum
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Thanks for the info! The work around I've been using shows the ticker screen even on the home screen, but it doesn't work all the time. lol I asked about the standalone just because I'm trying to learn about this stuff...but it has a pretty big learning curve for someone with absolutely no programing experience. I was happy getting CRT to work by myself without breaking something!
Hey guys, is there any other launcher that you would want me to try and mod? I'm not saying I can do it/be able to, but if we can come to a consensus, I might take a look at one or two others, haha I have just been pressed for time lately with everything
I'm using GO Launcher holo launcher, I like having the scrollable dock. This mod + the four button return to call = ticker call screen heaven! Lol
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trailblazer101 said:
Hey guys, is there any other launcher that you would want me to try and mod? I'm not saying I can do it/be able to, but if we can come to a consensus, I might take a look at one or two others, haha I have just been pressed for time lately with everything
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Maybe something like holo launcher cause is an ics based launcher and ics is what we're mostly working on/waiting for.
XjokiX7 said:
Maybe something like holo launcher cause is an ics based launcher and ics is what we're mostly working on/waiting for.
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Thanks for this... Hadn't found this one. Like it a lot, think I've found my new launcher!
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roaddog665 said:
Thanks for this... Hadn't found this one. Like it a lot, think I've found my new launcher!
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One of the best in my opinion.
Hey TB, any news/progress on this?
Is there anything I can do to help?
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For some odd reason when I have your mods and use this launcher it crashes on me. Stuck with our original launcher for now.
XjokiX7 said:
For some odd reason when I have your mods and use this launcher it crashes on me. Stuck with our original launcher for now.
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With the Holo Launcher? That's odd, I'm running them both with no problem. But, I'm starting to think these phones have minds of their own, I couldn't get Ciscogee's theme to run but I think everyone else could.
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Or the TW4launcher? Now that one I did have issues some issues with.
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roaddog665 said:
With the Holo Launcher? That's odd, I'm running them both with no problem. But, I'm starting to think these phones have minds of their own, I couldn't get Ciscogee's theme to run but I think everyone else could.
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Oh no Holo Launcher worked fine on me. the touchwiz 4.5 had a few bugs.. But not a problem. Ciscogee's theme works fine with me with any launcher with no problems.
Did you guys just regularly install it, or did you put the apk in /system/app ? Just curious... Because it works great for me, ahha
and I tried doing the mods for the Holo Launcher, and porting it worked just fine... It just the fact that I had to resign the apk that was the problem, and that was something I didn't want to deal with I'll do it eventually, ahha

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