Android 4.0.3+ Xperia™ Launcher 2.0.6b
An advanced Xperia™ launcher with added functionality
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Original Features:
- Arrange, add and remove home screens
- Organize your apps in the App drawer by placing them in folders (only available when sorting method is "Own order")
- Search for apps in the App drawer
- Share apps on social networks
Functionalities added by me:
- Fully working when installed as normal app (no need to put the apk file in /system/app)
- Support for any resolution and any DPI setting
- User selectable desktop and App drawer grid size (from 3x3 up to 12x12)
- User assignable swipe, pinch and double tap gestures and button actions
- Infinite scrolling
- Hiding apps on the app drawer
- Support for Go Launcher and Launcher Pro icon packs
- Personalize individual shortcuts' icon and label
- Backup & restore launcher settings
- Adding shortcuts to launcher actions and to any activity
- Others
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Xperia Z widgets:
The widgets bellow are also installable as normal apps (no need to push them to /system/app).
Stock Xperia users: you need to install these versions of the widgets, because the stock versions will not work with this launcher! These versions will not overwrite your stock widgets when installed, so you can continue using the stock widgets with the stock Xperia™ Home launcher.
Clocks (ClockWidgets) [Screenshot]
Weather (WeatherWidget) [Screenshot]
Photos and videos (PhotoWidget) [Screenshot]
Recent calls (RecentCallsWidget) [Screenshot]
Tools (OnOffTools) [Screenshot] - OnOffTools needs to be installed as a system app (push to /system/app and set correct permissions) if you want to be able to toggle GPS and/or NFC with it!!!
WALKMAN (MusicWidget) [Screenshot] - MusicWidget requires non-Xperia users to install the SemcMusic (Walkman) app from Xperia Z / T / V, etc. Search for it on XDA-Developers
Notes ICS (NoteWidget ICS) [Screenshot] - NoteWidget ICS requires non-Xperia users to install the SemcNotes (ICS) app
Notes JB (NoteWidget JB) - NoteWidget JB currently only works on stock Xperia Jelly Bean ROMs or ROMS based on such a stock ROM, requires the latest SemcNotes (JB) app from Xperia Z
Top contacts (TopContactsWidget) [Screenshot]
TopContactsWidget is now fixed (14.Mar.2013)
MusicWidget is now resizable (14.Mar.2013)
Screenshots:
Video review by MohammedAzi:
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Change Log:
2.0.6b (Build: 2100) 28.Nov.2013
- Fixed (Android 4.4 KitKat): Force close at startup
2.0.6 (Build: 2099) 19.Oct.2013
- Added: app drawer style - choose between "Classic Xperia Z" and "Advanced Xperia Launcher"
- Updated translations (from 28.June.2013)
- Small performance optimizations
- Disabled resources compression to improve launcher settings loading times
- Optimized all PNG files
- Fixed: Check for updates always showing "you have the latest version"
- Fixed: Bad alignment of the app drawer button on some devices
- Fixed: App drawer button image for LDPI landscape mode
- Fixed: Inability to select custom icon image with some gallery and file management apps
- Fixed: Inability to select custom dock background image with some gallery and file management apps
- Fixed: Changing the "Keep in Memory" setting does not need a launcher restart in order to be applied anymore
- Fixed: (Android 4.3+ only) Notification is now low priority and tapping on it shows launcher settings
- Fixed (hopefully): tapping app / shortcut icons not launching the respective app from the first time
2.0.5b (Build: 2095) 14.Mar.2013
- Fixed: Walkman (Music) widget not showing artist name
- Fixed: Dark Digital Clock widget from ClockWidgets not showing date and alarm time
- Fixed: The widget with all toggles from OnOfTools not always updating to the currently selected color filter
- Added: Options to set vertical and horizontal margins for the desktop - in order to increase the empty space on the desktop; separate settings for Portrait and Landscape screen orientation
2.0.5 (Build: 2094) 13.Mar.2013
- Fixed: Force Close after device reboot
- Fixed: Random Force Close when the application is running in the background
- Fixed: Posibility of Force Close on pinch in/out (HTC HD2, possibly other devices too)
- Fixed: "Keep application in memory" not always switching from ON to OFF and vice versa
- Added: An option to select color for the color filter for: ClockWidgets, MusicWidget and OnOffTools (Launcher Settings -> APPEARANCE -> Xperia™ Advanced Widgets Color Filter)
- Changed: App drawer button image is changed for LDPI
2.0.4 (Build: 2093) 11.Mar.2013
- Integrated all functionality from 1.3.8 Beta
- Improved many of the features from 1.3.X
- Added some new features
- Made all of the functionality present in the stock Xperia Z launcher compatible with any screen resolution and DPI setting
2.0.0b (Alpha) (Build: 2011) 18.Jan.2013
- Fixed: Force close on some Xperia devices with stock ROM
2.0.0 (Alpha) (Build: 2010) 17.Jan.2013
- Initial public release
Old versions download:
All 2.x.x versions of the launcher are available for download here
Translations:
If you would like to help in translating the app, please add your translations HERE.
Thank you.
NOTE:All translation are shared between the 1.X.X and 2.X.X branches
awesome work!!! can't wait to install this
On Galaxy s Advance 4.1.2 works smoothly.
Good work, Thank you. :good:
Run smooth seem like the dock is off everything slide to the left but other than that add the ability to hide apps it's perfect
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Run smooth seem like the dock is off everything slide to the left but other than that add the ability to hide apps it's perfect
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+1. it would be great, launcher very good, i like it
Fantastic work. It is smooth as butter on my nexus 7. Can't wait to see what comes in the next revision...
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Downloading .... Looks awesome !!
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Unable to put any widget on homescreen ... says not enough room !! I am using Note ll ( Stock Rom 4.1.2 , non-rooted ) !!!
Also could not see any options for "launcher settings" on tapping menu !!
This is an awesome launcher. I know you have stated in the op, but will you be adding the same type of Settings structure as in the other launcher you made listed below? Can't wait for custom DPI support, thats gonna be awesome on ParanoidRom. Also, I am having some difficultly changing the gallery widget's designation image folder. When I first installed it I saw a camera image with a plus sign, but when I tapped on it, it auto choose a image folder on my phone and every time I tap on it, it just opens the gallery app. Also, it seems like the status bar does support transparency but the narbar does not.
Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021332
Awesome work as usual
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ThilinaC is using your widgets in his launcher port without giving credits to you ..have a look at his thread .
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Dock and app drawer is misaligned on Note.
As always great work ra3al :good:
been waiting for your modification with settings panel mate
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ThilinaC is using your widgets in his launcher port without giving credits to you ..have a look at his thread .
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nope not using any from anywhere,all the widgets,apk's,permission files and framework files are taken from Xperia T jelly bean and ics dumps and modified to work in any device by myself.
If I use anyone's work,even a slight small part-I always give credit to the original author of that mod in my thread,so get your facts straight before accusing me of theft,cheating or whatever you are accusing !
ThilinaC said:
As always great work ra3al :good:
been waiting for your modification with settings panel mate
nope not using any from anywhere,all the widgets,apk's,permission files and framework files are taken from Xperia T jelly bean and ics dumps and modified to work in any device by myself.
If I use anyone's work,even a slight small part-I always give credit to the original author of that mod in my thread,so get your facts straight before accusing me of theft,cheating or whatever you are accusing !
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Sorry it was not meant for accusing..its just I saw your zip and it had exactly same widgets as ra3al had posted ..soorry if you felt I insulted you ...
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Working on galaxy ace running cm9
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Dont work on xperia tipo :-/
EDIT: Tried to put in system/app as Home.apk but still dont work, when I press home button, take xperia launcher and I get homescreen for second and roll me back where I was :-/
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Installed as system app however it crashed when adding android widgets . Xperia widgets work fine
EDIT never mind. Uninstalled version 1.x.x and everything works as it should
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Ra3al I want to ask can we add folder also when we sort apps by name? Is it possible?
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Again putting forth my problem with this launcher....
Unable to put any widget on homescreen ... says not enough room !! I am using Note ll ( Stock Rom 4.1.2 , non-rooted ) !!!
Also could not see any options for "launcher settings" on tapping menu !!
Will there be mod of 2corners & 4corners dock in this launcher too.
It will be great if it comes
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This is the HD version of Holo Launcher, based on Jelly Bean stock launcher source code, you can only run it on ICS or Jelly Bean devices.
Holo Launcher HD on Play Store
Links:
Download Holo Launcher HD APK
Basic Features:
Full Jelly Bean Launcher features.
Custom Desktop Pages/Grid: Up to 9 desktop pages and 10 x 10 grid.
Custom Drawer Portrait/landscape Grid
Scrollable Dock: Up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages.
Infinite Scrolling
Gestures: Swipe up/down on desktop to launch apps quickly.
Customizable shortcut/folder icons, support ADW icon pack and LauncherPro icon pack.
Desktop Previews: Pinch to access desktop previews.
Backup and Restore: Backup and restore your settings and shortcuts.
Other Customization Options: Keep in memory, home key action, hide apps in drawer, hide labels, etc.
Plus Features:
Multiple configurable drawer tabs
Unread count notifications for call, sms and gmail
More desktop gestures: Pinch in/out, Two Finger Swipe and Double-tap
Dock icon Swipe up/down gestures
More transition effects
1x1 widgets in dock
Other enhancement and customization options
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Note:
The widgets tab can only work on rooted devices (install as system app) or Jelly Bean devices (root not required).
How to install it as system app:
Code:
adb remount
adb push HoloLauncherHD.apk /system/app
Or you may also move the APK file to the /system/app directory manually and reboot the device.
Changelog:
V1.0.4 (September 23, 2012)
Fix dock scrolling speed bug
Minor improvements
Other bug fixes
V1.0.3 (September 9, 2012)
Option to stretch icons/widgets to the grid space
K9-Mail unread count support (plus), request Holo Notifier 1.2
Fix FCs
Updated translations
V1.0.1 (August 11, 2012)
New gesture action: Edit screens
Option to change drawer background color
Fixed some bugs
Updated translations
V1.0.0 (August 4, 2012)
Option to change icon label color
Option to hide desktop label shadow
Option to make labels in single line
Option to change unread notification badge color (plus)
Bug fixes
Updated translations
Beta3 (August 1, 2012)
New gesture action: Recent apps
Rebuild settings UI
Bug fixes
Updated translations
Beta2 (July 30, 2012)
Option to change desktop margins
Option to change dock margins
Fixed some bugs
Support multiple languages
Installed
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transparent background on app drawer??
EDIT: nevermind it has it
Cool
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Just a suggestion, if it isn't implemented..would it be possible to change the spacing between placing widgets? Like by default on holo launcher 2.2+, when the search widget gets placed on top and when the power control widget is placed below it, there's a thick gap in between. Would it be possible to shrink that gap and can that be done on holo launcher 2.2+ as well? Also, for holo launcher 2.2+, could you do the same for the widgets tab as well? Root needed for 2.2-2.3/3.0 but not for 4.0/4.1
Edit: adding on, not sure why root would be needed for ICS devices for adding widgets from the tab as they're already there by system's default. Actually, as for spacing, maybe you can push the search bar to be a little higher so that it's a little closer to the status bar like that of ICS/JB, that way you can have an extra row of placing icons making it 4 instead of 3
May I know other difference with normal version beside Widget tab ?
Grid size increased. Iam wondering why mobint did not include those minor changes to the normal version...
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hadi_rena said:
May I know other difference with normal version beside Widget tab ?
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It has Jelly Bean launcher feature...
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Looks great! I'm about to try. Thank you!
Installed and running good so far. But i have some questions. When i go to add a widget from the drawer tab a popup tells me that by adding the widget it allows holo launcher to collect any data when i use it. Is this normal and what kind of data are you trying to collect?
And does this launcher collect data when adding widgets by long pressing the home screen? I didnt get a popup by adding it this way.
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For some reason I can't resize widgets.
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I know this is only in beta, but if Holo Launcher is any indication I would expect no advancements in the area of smoothness. This is the first launcher to lag on my Galaxy S III. I only experience it on scrolling through homescreens, app drawer is fine.
If you read your users feedback then please consider improving this for future versions if you expect to compete with Nova or Apex Launcher. There is no reason why top of the line hardware should chug on this.
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I used holo launcher for a while. Looks nice and all. But after a while it started crashing. And swiping through pages got slow and sluggish. Anyone else had that problem?.
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Working nice on jellybeaned S3 , however this launcher needs an option to modify margins size to be a strong competitor for nova & apex
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Working nice on jellybeaned S3 , however this launcher needs an option to modify margins size to be a strong competitor for nova & apex
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Agreed!! Like some widgets for example, the search widget, is kind of slim, yet has a larger than normal marginal spacing around the bar for it's size
guybrushnosehair said:
I used holo launcher for a while. Looks nice and all. But after a while it started crashing. And swiping through pages got slow and sluggish. Anyone else had that problem?.
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I did have that same issue and it seems as if it was trying to reload each time.
To fix it I went to Launcher Settings -> General Settings -> Keep in Memory and turned that setting on and now everything works perfectly
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topcaser said:
Grid size increased. Iam wondering why mobint did not include those minor changes to the normal version...
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Latest normal version also have 10 x 10 grid. Just see the feature
nazz.rule said:
It has Jelly Bean launcher feature...
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Hmm I don't have JB device atm. Can someone give more 'detailed' JB launcher feature
Needs recent apps for a gesture and launcher will be complete...for me. Working good on my JB sgs2
hadi_rena said:
Hmm I don't have JB device atm. Can someone give more 'detailed' JB launcher feature
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Here.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmTZCqjA7ws
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Hello forum users XDA;
Here I am holding a new topic for the development of LauncherAdvanced now done with open source - thanks AnderWeb.
Last version - Download
What would LauncherAdvanced?
It would be a launcher with the intention of being lightweight, fast and beautiful for our android devices, it is used for open sources AnderWeb (ADW developer), enjoy all the modifications that will be made from source to you.
This launcher is intended to be small package and less RAM can use, so do not expect unusual things, but necessary for a launcher customized it.
The intention is to always meet the demands considering having the lightweight launcher, do not ask me to put various wallpapers and functions that are not needed.
LAST CHANGELOGS:
Version 1.1
-Some corrections in strings
-The company change, not a part alquest more, was changed to EsROM Tech
-New wallpapers temporary
-Changed columns and rows of application grid, 5x6
Version 1.0
-New Layout more beautiful and modern
-Fixed dimensions selector wallpapers for ldpi devices he was out of his real form
-New wallpaers added (check the dial to see the name of the authors of each wallpaper)
-There is more empty slots in the dock, I spent the contacts and messages there, getting more practical
-Posted Camera and Gtalk shortcut on the main screen
-Fixed all translations of Portuguese, (Spanish I ask that send feedback)
-New menu, now with information and buttons for credits and grants (hopefully that will help me to have a better launcher)
-Zoom speed better, windows opens and closes faster than other launchers
-Around the previous default theme, because the light was buggy
-The best news, the Launcher now has his software company, then introduce it in google play, enjoy.
-New ProgressBar
Version 0.8
MD5:MD5: 1a1016294a7b16c21474cdd4117a1816
-Font Update 0.8 LauncherAdvanced
-Fixed Brazilian language, now everything is translated (any word in English, please report)
-Fixed bug to better support the android 4.2
-Improved layout, design and images
-Improvements in the dock, now with greater style of ICS and JB
-Changed color codes for trash, widgets and search
-New wallpapers of JB differentiated official CM
-New default theme, clear theme combining with any version of android (reportem is not good)
-New feature to enable dock or not dock in the divisor
-New blue pager for work area and grid applications
-Fixed error in dimension wallpaper on ldpi devices (if this error in others, please report)
-3 Lines in standard grid applications, so there will have to dock your space there with more style
-Transparency in grid applications, it enhances the effect on wallpaper
Version 0.7
MD5: a3474fec377a20a708fc6f02fe75bf7f
- Updated sources LauncherAdvaned 0.7
- Amended images at the source
- Adjusted size of icons in the dock does not compress Android grid
- Fixed words in some languages
- Taken all work in ADW, now being only LauncherAdvanced
Version 0.6
MD5: 3656205fa8995f302c06718551cef893
-Updated sources LauncherAdvanced 0.6
-Used open sources AnderWeb - thanks
-Standardized desktop
-Fixed icons with good size
-5 Icons to the dock with 2 open
-Grid apps as standard in Horizontal
-Deleted folders and things that make heavy and does not need
Hey, you want the launcher with your language?
Now it will be done, simply translate string.xml and arrays.xml that are here - https://github.com/EsromG5/translators_launcher
Remember not to change chord names, just enough, not rename the launcher, it will always be LauncherAdvanced.
Thanks to all who contribute, credits seram data on the credits page of the launcher.
Thanks to:
Motafoca
felipearon - help
Gspin - help in search of source
SUBJECTS
Feature:
- Two styles of grid
- Folders to organize apps
- Space in the dock icons on the 5th of 1
- Denicição size of the dock icons
- 5 homescreens
- Great speed in all versions of androids
- Wallpaper himself
- Supports any source ADW theme and Advanced (future)
I'll more editing as needed.
For theme in the launcher: Download here
What works:
-All
What does not work:
- ....?
Errors?
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
OP looks great when using dark mode
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Nice work, rated, marked for newsworthy and downloading now.
What do you mean when you say you deleted folders? I have access to folders still, they're just not as visibly attractive as on adw.
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Very fast, stable, and Smooth on Galaxy SL I9003, thanks
I tested on my HTC desire Z and this is nice! Look good, stable. Thanks!
I said that when they procure delete the folders, I meant that blacked out some values of languages that are not needed and left it lighter.
Some ideas to still going?
My opinion: Keep on android path, dont do what tsf did for example..going some completely different way compared to what google proposes...
Start looking on what Holo Launcher do..what ADW new version itself did..
And then start to improve..improve..improve..try to make it as fast as possible..as stable as possible..
I really like to try new launchers..i change mine launcher almost every week..and still not find some launcher that fit everything i want...maybe it could be borning here =D
Good luck on development! =)
Just to know..you will keep it open source?
depends what you mean by keeping it open?
The launcher code I mean
yes, I'll keep it open, out of respect for AnderWeb. : Cool:
Version 0.7 available for download, please be kind enough to pass tests and all possible subjects for further, hugs to all.
For me all work well. On GB 2.3.7 no FC or lags.
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Dani.P said:
For me all work well. On GB 2.3.7 no FC or lags.
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very good
On asus tf300t, runs very good, no fc, like the app cataloge.
Need work on app drawer and if possible, thing tablet to.
EsromG5 said:
Hello forum users MadTeam;
Here I am holding a new topic for the development of LauncherAdvanced now done with open source - thanks AnderWeb.
Last version - Version 0.7 date 2012/12/03
My source - thanks AnderWeb -> Source LauncherAdvanced
What would LauncherAdvanced?
It would be a launcher with the intention of being lightweight, fast and beautiful for our android devices, it is used for open sources AnderWeb (ADW developer), enjoy all the modifications that will be made from source to you.
The intention is to always meet the demands considering having the lightweight launcher, do not ask me to put various wallpapers and functions that are not needed.
LAST CHANGELOGS:
Version 0.7 [Download]
MD5: a3474fec377a20a708fc6f02fe75bf7f
- Updated sources LauncherAdvaned 0.7
- Amended images at the source
- Adjusted size of icons in the dock does not compress Android grid
- Fixed words in some languages
- Taken all work in ADW, now being only LauncherAdvanced
Version 0.6 [Download]
MD5: 3656205fa8995f302c06718551cef893
-Updated sources LauncherAdvanced 0.6
-Used open sources AnderWeb - thanks
-Standardized desktop
-Fixed icons with good size
-5 Icons to the dock with 2 open
-Grid apps as standard in Horizontal
-Deleted folders and things that make heavy and does not need
There is nothing so different from ADW AnderWeb of the moment is more visual and default settings, but with your help I intend to leave it increasingly better :laugh:
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Would it be possible to add option in app drawer to group apps alphabetically in vertical mode like it is in 360 Launcher?
ncc74656 said:
Would it be possible to add option in app drawer to group apps alphabetically in vertical mode like it is in 360 Launcher?
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Yeah sure, I'll try that the next version, who knows something that will help me more to do that just post here, hugs.
Great speed in all versions of androids
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Android 2.3.7 hTC Hero - App Drawer is lagging like hell :laugh::laugh::laugh:
working great
option for transparent app drawer background would be great
A launcher ive been working on for myself as I couldnt find anything that was right for me.
Currently the group editor and adding shortcuts are not implemented and a few other things I will add later...
This is a very early version so after some feedback.
Description:
BETA NOTE: please note this is currently in beta If you have any major issues please send an email instead of leaving a comment.
Grenade Launcher! The launcher to blow away all other launchers!
Grenade launcher is designed primarily as an application drawer. With a variety of options to customise the desktop the way you want it to be! No more fiddling with widgets trying to get them to look right, instead when you hit the home button you have instant access too all your apps, eliminating the need for the application switcher.
Features include:
* Various layout types and options to adjust them how you see fit
* Groups
* Minimal interface
* Written from the ground up for android 4.0+ (works back to version 2.0)
* Quick an easy to use
App:
* Long click an app to bring up the editor dialog
* Use the menu button to bring up the options menu
Group Editor:
* Use the up and down arrows to sort the list
* Use the add group button to add a new group
* Click a group to group edit dialog
* The home group it undeletable, but can be renamed, this is where new apps will appear when installed
Googleplay link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=blackcarbon.grenadelauncher
Images:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
CHANGELOG
Build 9
- Kitkat optimised (android 4.4), works with ART
- Added more debug info to package manager
- Changed page transitions
- Fixed crash when application changed icon
- Add start-up check to see if packages added or removed
- Fix bug with installing/updating app causing icon to change groups
- Added side navigation drawer to access launcher options
- Improved smoothness of scrolling
- Disabled font shadows by default (it improves performance on low end devices)
- Done more work on shortcuts, these should be working correctly now
- API minimum is now android 2.3 Gingerbread
- Added lock device shortcut and device admin manager
- General cleanup and optimisations
Build 8
- data files now stored on internal sd so backup apps should work
- removed permission to write to external sd
- changes to screen on/off code
- changed home button to not return to home screen unless launcher has focus
- fix for app view displaying incorrectly
- reduced garbage collection and update code
- rewrote code which checks added and removed apps, fixing duplicate apps
Build 7
- Default icon size to 40
- Added fade to page transition animations
- Changed the group editor dialog
- Icons are automagically scaled to screen size
- Added background opacity option
- Changed storing of apps from xml to json (massive overhaul)
- Changed the way settings, broadcast and sensor managers work
- Changed path of cache and data to /Android/data/
- Added more font and icon customisation options in preferences (font face, drop shadow, color etc)
- Added No Wallpaper option to wallpaper picker
- Newly installed apps will now appear in the app group instead of the first screen
- Hidden groups will stay hidden after updating
- When apps update they will now remember what group they were in
- Made hidden items a hidden group
- Removed unused settings
- Removed Grenade Launcher icon from showing as an application
- Proximity sensor lock now functional
- Hidden application icons no longer stored in memory
- More work on shortcuts(currently dont save, and may be broken)
Build 6
- Fixed adding and removing apps not updating
- Home button now takes back to home screen
- Removed beta tag (however still in beta)
- Some more work done on the shortcut dialog(displays but does not work yet!)
- Apps should sort correctly now
- Prevented view resizing after exiting apps
Build 5
- Fixed check boxes on dialogs displaying incorrectly
- Added group editor
- General cleanup of code
- Added check before running app to check it exists
Build 4
- Works on android 2.0+
Build 3
- Added sorting in the hidden apps
- Menu button should now display
- Reduced API to support honeycomb (untested)
- Possible fix for boot crash on some devices
Build 2
- Fixed bug with loading duplicate apps if data was missing for the app
- Fixed bug when reinstalling rom and packagename changing
- Fixed a bug when displaying hidden apps
- Fixed bug when updating app its settings got reset
- Reduced needed permissions
Running FJ asopxxx and it runs smooth for me. Would take some getting use to no desktop. Def great for someone that wants a minimalist approach. Nice work!
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Cheers! Thats my goal, just something no fuss where i can organise my apps and jump straight into them
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* Written from the ground up for android 4.0 and above
* Quick an easy to use
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Ayoo, support for GB please? Thanks!
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Definitely has potential!! I'm gonna keep an eye on it for sure. A couple recommended features; hide app labels, list style layout (which is probably stated in the op)
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xheavymetaldadx said:
Definitely has potential!! I'm gonna keep an eye on it for sure. A couple recommended features; hide app labels, list style layout (which is probably stated in the op)
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OK so I'm an idiot and dud not see the menu ignore my stupidity
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I see mention of a menu with settings in it but cannot find it. How do I access the settings? The screen shot in the OP shows the three dots menu icon at the bottom right of the screen, but they are not present on my device. I only see the usual Back, Home, and Recent options. This is on a Motorola Razr M, 4.1.1.
List view is in the settings(layout as list) then set grid width to 1.
If you don't have access to the menu then you cannot access the settings, ill have a look into that to see if theres anything i can find to fix it...
I included a screen shot from my RAZR M so you can see the absence of the menu.
I also installed this on my Nexus 7. No menu there either
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Re: [App][4.0+] Grenade Launcher - BETA
I had an force close, ive send an report,
If you prefer a logcat just pm me
Sony Xperia ray
Ics 4.0.4 unrooted
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scottjb said:
I see mention of a menu with settings in it but cannot find it. How do I access the settings? The screen shot in the OP shows the three dots menu icon at the bottom right of the screen, but they are not present on my device. I only see the usual Back, Home, and Recent options. This is on a Motorola Razr M, 4.1.1.
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I'm on cm10.1 and i had to add a stationary menu button to my nav bar
In order to access the menu.
Gibbz1 said:
List view is in the settings(layout as list) then set grid width to 1.
If you don't have access to the menu then you cannot access the settings, ill have a look into that to see if theres anything i can find to fix it...
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ok guys, ive updated a new version, which should show up on the market in a few hours.
Hopefully the menu button should be showing now, and should have fixed the startup crash, thanks for the report
PenguinxEnjoi said:
Ayoo, support for GB please? Thanks!
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Should work now on 2.0 and above. Not sure how it will run, but let me know! :good:
I love the concept! However, here are a few features I would be pleased to see implemented:
Padding adjustment choice
Option for swipe left/right grid like launcher (iPhone esque)
Customization of titles
Color customization
Add/delete pages
Thanks
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Thanks for the update. Menu button now appears on my RAZR M but not on my Nexus 7. :-/
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e_rl said:
I love the concept! However, here are a few features I would be pleased to see implemented:
Padding adjustment choice
Option for swipe left/right grid like launcher (iPhone esque)
Customization of titles
Color customization
Add/delete pages
Thanks
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there is some customising of tiles if you long click them.
With the padding option, are you referring to between the tiles, or around the edge of the screen?
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Firstly liking the I idea here, also can't add shortcuts.
And I have a few suggestions:
1 Adding the ability to have widgets on screens
2 home screen change
3 customizable app screen transition effect and look and feel
4 customize color schemes
Again liking where it's going nicely done
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I have found a bug:
Sometimes when i unlock my phone i just get a Blank screen,
Only if i click menu, then settings and back it will display the launcher again,
Im running ics 4.0.4 not rooted
Enjoy here an screenshot of me
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Re: [App] Grenade Launcher - BETA
Hey all, sorry for the late reply.
I havent had a chance to work on this for a while. Just let you all know I still will be working on it, just having a break to do much needed house rennos atm!
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Thanks for your response,
Im waiting for more awesome updates
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Legolas93
Nexus team
and other..
Video installation -----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vroVJzAMZE
Code:
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R1
Fix app incompatibility
Fix google maps crash
Fix Game crash (?)
Fix Torch sliders
Add ongoing for WI-FI
Fix blue bar contacts
Deleted some Vodafone binary
New SU binary
New color for status bar
New UI for Download Providers with title bar
Optmized and pre-setted ADW
New Font For lockscreen (Roboto Bold)
New Lockscreen Style
New default lockscreen
Fix icon layout
New Calendar JB UI
Updated Chrome(Browser)
New UI for Camera
Fix 80% fisual bug
Updated sms style
SuperUser integrated on setting(don't appeare on drawer like CM10.1)
SuperUser JB UI
New icon for Sound Recorder
New Maga Bass Audio optmization
System Clean
Add some tweaks
And other ...
B4
Fix GPS
Fix installation apps
Fix Blue bar contacts
Fix Title Bar Settings
New carrier logo style and color
Fix About phone crash
Fix icon status bar
Clean up
Small changes .....
B3
New Base ( thanks Alberto96)
Eliminated theme ( now all system apps are themed )
New calculator like jb
New icon for browser like chrome
Default holo lockscreen
Fix delivery reports
Eliminated Play Music replaced from Apollo
Eliminated File manage replaced from Es File Manager
Icon status bar resized for MDPI devices
New Settings Style and layout
New On-Off Settings
Returned to Satus Bar JB 4.1
New Desk Clock like JB
Updated Link2SD
Updated ADW launcher
Updated Seper UserNew Colors in Framework-res
New phone more like JB
New contacts more like JB
New transition animation from JB
New Voice Search with layout JB
New default Wallpaper form Andoriud 4.3 JB
New Switch on Settings Wifi And Bluettoth
New sound from Android 4.3
Optimize all System APK
Improve image quality and resolution pictures (Thanks Alberto96)
Improve Speed
New keyboard like JB
New level Battery
Removed all stupid apps like Dev Tools And other
Improved quality photos and images
Removed advertising from all applications
New libs voice search
B2
New Base ROM more clean
Now there is only one zip to flash ROM
ScriptManager isn’t necessary anymore
Android 4.2 Power Widgets
JB-Style for Phone app
Fixed Google Edition’s bootanimation
Android 4.3 Sound[*]New Platlogo
Android 4.3 default Wallpaper
JB-Style for Sms app
Android 4.3 Icons
JB-Style Dialer
JB-Icon for Downloads
Small adjustments in DeskClock
Google Search like Google Now
Added Play Music
Complete Fix for BT (Now we can receive files too)
Minor Fix for JB-Style in a lot of places
Added Sync Menu in Settings like in JB
Full Screen Status Bar
Android 4.3 Bootanimation
Easter Egg in Platlogo
JB-Style for Recents Apps View
Changed some icons to Android 4.2 ones
General Cleanup
QuickPic modded as standard Gallery App
A5-1
EXPERIMENTAL: BT FIX, now we can send files (receiving doesn't work ATM), Audio via BT not tested
Included Link2SD and ScriptManager
Mix of CM9-CM10-JB Wallpapers in Cyanogenmod Wallpapers
Updated SuperUser app
Removed "Download Mode" from Reboot Menu
Minor Fixes
A4-1
JB-Style VolumeBar
Updated Settings with new entries
Switched to Chainfire SuperSU and some changes related to su
Some changes that may help people who experiences game crashes
Improve smoothness
More apps gained a JB-Touch
Cleanup
A2-6
Fixed a little typo related to "Cpu Governors, IO Schedulers, UV.." - Please update
A2-5
Fix for Superuser problem with some apps (need feedback)
Fix for ClockApp graphic glitches and more JB-Style now
Changed icons to JB Icons
Remove sono unuseful icons in appdrawer
JB-Style Notifications Bar when pulled down
Deadline default IOSched
A2-3
Cpu Governors, IO Schedulers, UV..(Read down)
StatusBar JB-Style Animation
Settings JB-Style On/Off Button
A1-3
A better Fix for Games (Needs Feedbacks)
Fix Screen delay when receiving a call
Fix Settings's Translations
Fix Camera HW Button
A1 - FIrst Release]
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I found one bug. The torch isn´t working.
tiagozone said:
I found one bug. The torch isn´t working.
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Fix1 for Alpha 2 - Here (Fix Torch App and power widget)
legolas93 said:
Fix1 for Alpha 2 - Here (Fix Torch App and power widget)
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One sugestion. Put these informations on the first post.
Sorry for my english.(portuguese)
Edit. Installed fix in alpha 1 with the previous fix and it work.
what is the features ?
what is based on ?
no log change !!
language support ??
you are awesome
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ososmam said:
what is the features ?
what is based on ?
no log change !!
language support ??
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Changelog is on the first post. All languages are supported.
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Another bug. Sometimes the screen don't wake.
well done keep working!!!
tiagozone said:
Changelog is on the first post. All languages are supported.
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Another bug. Sometimes the screen don't wake.
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Temporary Fix for Screen that doesn't turn on:
- Leave default brightness settings or keep at lowest possible.
Bugs...
find bugs.
Τhe camera side button does not work when we want to take a picture.
When i max brightness the device stops responding for at least one minute.
Usually after screen lock..
sorry my bad english .
according to me you need to work for cm10 instead of cm7
qepaxhiu said:
according to me you need to work for cm10 instead of cm7
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First we need to have cm7 fully working and then we can start to work on cm9 or 10.
Bugs...
bluetooth don t working and after reboot ....
Who cares for Bluetooth just zipalign it and you're be good to go this rom is great
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what to do about games force closing without even notifying tried :subway surfers armv6 and angry birds space premium
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dissidius said:
what to do about games force closing without even notifying tried :subway surfers armv6 and angry birds space premium
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Fixed. Tomorrow i will upload Alpha3.
Alpha 3 - Fix Games. Other minor fix. Cleanup.
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Warning: If you are using this app on a device that is running an OEM skinned Android (Samsung Touchwiz, HTC Sense, etc.), do not expect perfect compatibility. As explained below, this app works best on devices running ROM's that are close to AOSP. (Cyanogenmod, Paranoid Android, AOKP, Slim, and all other derivatives).
Description
Fontster allows you to easily change the system wide fonts on your Android device within a well designed Holo UI. In order to use this app, your device must be rooted. What makes Fontster special is that it will replace all font styles used by the operating system. Unlike other font installers that only replace a few of the font styles, Fontster will change all styles resulting in a consistent look across all text. This means that practically all of the typed elements throughout your devices UI will be changed to your desired font, including the keyboard, digital clock widget, web pages etc.
Features
• Font installation
• About 150 full font families to choose from (more are constantly being added)
• Font previewing (try out fonts prior to installing)
• True Font Display (font names are show in their actual font)
• Backup and restore fonts
Compatibility
Fontster works best with devices running close to stock (AOSP) builds. Therefore Nexus devices tend to work great with this app. Although the app has been tested and confirmed to be working on some other non-AOSP devices (Samsung Touchwiz, etc.), it is highly recommended to use caution (make backups) and be prepared for things to go wrong if you are using a non-AOSP device.
Open Source
- Fontster has been developed in a fully open source nature
- The code for the app can be found on GitHub
- Feel free to contribute to the project by submitting pull requests
Changelog
Code:
0.1
- Initial release
- Font installation
- Font previewing
- Backup/restore fonts
0.2
- User can now enter their own custom text when previewing a font
- Make instruction dialog show up the first time you open the font list to explain how to use
- Delete old fonts before downloading the new one so that duplicates dont exist
- Download fallback fonts on first run and use them after a font has been installed (this should fix the weird foreign characters that we were seeing)
0.3
- Only download fonts if they dont already exist (Users can now install fonts offline if they have already previously downloaded them)
- Update fonts
- Add section to view all the currently installed font styles (here you can confirm that all styles were installed)
- Redesign the logic for the ArrayAdapter/ListView that shows all of the fonts
- A checkmark icon will now be displayed beside the fonts that the user has already downloaded
- Some other code changes that no one will notice
0.4
- Previewing for all font styles
- Cache the preview fonts too, so that the app doesnt redownload them if you already have them on the storage
- Track currently installed fonts
- Add checkmark icon explanation to dialog in Font List
- Try to fix force closing on some other devices
- Clean up and modularize code
0.5
- Added a new feature that allows the user to select a font file from their phones storage and install it (WIP)
- Fixed the issue causing the buttons on the main screen to get stuck with a dark colour after being pressed
- Added options to reboot and restart systemui
- Added an option to send a font request to the dev team
- Added delete backup option
- Font updates
- Before restoring, check if backup exists, and only proceed to restore if it does
- Removed font tracking (it wasnt working well, and is quite unnecessary)
- Added easter egg (let me know if you find it )
- Added option to share app
- Made things more modular
0.6
- Minor adjustments before uploading to Play Store
0.7
- New fonts added
- Implemented In-app donation
- New icon
- Added splash screen
0.8
- Added 'True Font Display' feature. When enabled, this shows each font name in its actual font (see new screenshot for further details)
- Font updates: Added Vinque, removed Calibri (was broken)
- Enabled translucent bars in other areas of the app (4.4+ only)
- Removed 'Install from Storage' feature. This was not a very safe option, and its quite reduntant
0.9
- Font updates: Added Roboto Soft, Fira Sans, Facit, Aleo Bold
- Style changes in settings menu
- Changed share link to Play Store URL
1.0
- Show confirmation dialog before backing up, restoring and deleting back up
- Raised minimum SDK version to Android 4.3 (I will fix the app so that it works on 4.0-4.2 soon)
1.1
- All folders created by the app are now stored in one single directory (no more mess on your storage)
- Action Bar will become transparent while scrolling through the font list
- App will now check for internet connection before attempting to download fonts
- Better exception handling (should reduce crashing)
- Added default Android stock font (Roboto)
- Font updates: Added Cambria, Courier New
- Some French and Russian translations
1.2
- Fixed crashing (Wipe App Data if you are still experiencing issues)
- Improved font injection process (Fontster wont request Superuser access a bunch of times anymore)
- Removed all paid fonts due to legal issues
2.0
- App has been completely rewritten
- Material design
- Added proper support for Lollipop
- Greatly improved downloading & installation logic
- Fixed reliability of Backup/Restore
2.1
- Fixed some issues that caused crashes
2.2
- Fixed more crashes
2.3
- More bug fixes
2.4
- Bug fixes
- New icon
2.5
- Fixed bug which caused font downloads to fail
Great job on this app ?
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Awesome!
Free TBO Updater App
Fix Gmail
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Glad you started this thread Chromium. The app is awesome.
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Nice to see the new thread.
Thanks for adding the Roboto Soft so quickly after I requested it, works good with your app.
Keep up the good work :good:
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Is it normal to reboot 2 times after installing?
Working great! Good job
dantezinn said:
Is it normal to reboot 2 times after installing?
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Nope, could you tell me what device & ROM you're using.
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Working great,thank you.Only thing is that the app creats 6 folders on my sd card, its possible to just put all in one? Thanks
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Nope, could you tell me what device & ROM you're using.
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Nexus 4
Purity ROM (Dalvik)
Awesome work from the dev. Using it on all my devices.
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Penacal said:
Working great,thank you.Only thing is that the app creats 6 folders on my sd card, its possible to just put all in one? Thanks
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Sure, I'll try doing this in the next version.
dantezinn said:
Nexus 4
Purity ROM (Dalvik)
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Strange I havent seen any Nexus 4 users having issues. Did the problem only occur once, or is it happening every time you install a font?
Hi @Chromium, great app works very well on my Galaxy S2!
Just one thing can you please add for prevent a bad handling, confirmation pop-up for backup/restore fonts?
Micks29 said:
Hi @Chromium, great app works very well on my Galaxy S2!
Just one thing can you please add for prevent a bad handling, confirmation pop-up for backup/restore fonts?
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Yeah, I'll add this now.
This is awesome! Been loving the flashables this just made it 1000 times better! Definitly derserves a spot on tje portal!
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Absolutely love this app. Just the kind of app I've been waiting for. Thank you so much!
I did notice when i changed fonts some didn't change,even when i restored my backup. Will try again on wifi not lte
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How can i fix this
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vampir4997 said:
How can i fix this
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Fontster settings > Clear cache. Then try reinstalling the font you want.