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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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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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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

[APP][2.1+]Cool Facts Free

Well, this is my first ever attempt on google android app development. I just wanted to share it here. Let me hear your comments, critics, feedbacks etc.
I know there is a lot of room for improvement in this app.
Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coolfacts.app
About the app:
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​All the facts in this app are funny, cool, informative, real and verifiable. The app comes with regular in-app updates from our facebook page, official website & twitter account whenever there is an update. So there is no end to the facts. Almost every day you will get new facts unlike many other cool facts apps. Also all of these facts are true as we are a team of people who care about the quality of our work. Most of the facts will be verifiable using wikipedia and other trusty websites like Nat Geo, Discovery etc.
Features:
Swipe Left or Right for next or previous facts.
Random Fact & Latest Fact Buttons.
Twitter sharing button. Amaze your followers with awesome cool facts.
Links to our Facebook, Google Plus & Twitter pages and to the official website.
A never ending list of cool facts.
This is the official http://www.coolfacts.in Android app. We're very happy to announce this app for all our android fans.

No feedbacks?

App seems nice. It could be interesting to have a widget instead of opening app and I don't like when then text couldn't fit the page that you link to the site to read the rest of the news.

killian32 said:
App seems nice. It could be interesting to have a widget instead of opening app and I don't like when then text couldn't fit the page that you link to the site to read the rest of the news.
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So I think it should have a scrollable text view for the facts so that I don't have to link to the website?
A widget for "your daily fact" is an awesome idea, thanks for that!

obscurant1st said:
So I think it should have a scrollable text view for the facts so that I don't have to link to the website?
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Yes I was meaning that

The idea is pretty good, a widget would make it great !
Even more with the new DayDram mode on Android 4.2 you could have your facts randomly displayed when the devices are docked or charging.
Could be fun.

killian32 said:
Yes I was meaning that
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Done that and updated the app. I will try to come up with a widget options soon!
Thanks for the suggestion!

Can any one please download it and try it out. I am sorry I had to ask this, there has been some issues after the latest update. It would be greatly appreciated if you can check it opens on your mobile.
I just wanted to know whether this is happening for new installations!

This is the video promo I created for this app. Hope you guys like it!
http://youtu.be/fP6ormkQTjk

kanyatamas said:
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The app or the video I just created?

What do you think about the new updates and the cool facts I have added to the app?

I could use some more feedback to improve the app!
Somebody please help me and give me more ideas!

Did a UI improvement, let me know your thoughts!

Nice work

Cool Facts App just ahad a major UI revamp and now supports a lot more compared to the previous version.
Some updated functionalities include:
* Report false facts
* Copy the fact to clipboard and use/share it wherever you want!
Hope you like it, let me know your suggestions!

Force closes when I press "copy to clipboard" but other than that, cool.
Personally, if I were you, I would add a possibility to hide all the buttons at the buttom of screen for users who wouldn't use them. Maybe make the text a bit smaller (it's bigger on my 2.3.7 Gingerbread than on your screenshots, though) and maybe make the text "justify aligned" (I'm a bit fan of "justify alignment", lol)... Just some tips to make the app look a bit more simplistic, maybe.

Kocayine said:
Force closes when I press "copy to clipboard" but other than that, cool.
Personally, if I were you, I would add a possibility to hide all the buttons at the buttom of screen for users who wouldn't use them. Maybe make the text a bit smaller (it's bigger on my 2.3.7 Gingerbread than on your screenshots, though) and maybe make the text "justify aligned" (I'm a bit fan of "justify alignment", lol)... Just some tips to make the app look a bit more simplistic, maybe.
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Thanks a lot for the feedbacks!
I think I can include a button to toggle the visibility of all the buttons! that would be okay right?
I think the clipboard function is making the error because of your older version. I think I will have to check the version on which the app is running and then decide whether or not to show the button!

obscurant1st said:
Thanks a lot for the feedbacks!
I think I can include a button to toggle the visibility of all the buttons! that would be okay right?
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That would be plenty
obscurant1st said:
I think the clipboard function is making the error because of your older version. I think I will have to check the version on which the app is running and then decide whether or not to show the button!
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Possibly.
Make a text size adjuster too, if you can .. and maybe center allign the text if "justify" is not possible in Androd (I dont think it is).
Just some tips

Added button to disable all the buttons!
Let me know how do you like the new update!

I like facts, so I like this app . It is also a bit addicting searching for new facts which are more or less useful to know .

New App - Amazing technology! The end of homescreen chaos!

What is it?
How many times have you rambled through your phone searching for an App? Wondering where in the world, among all those icons is the one you are searching.
Worry no more! That's what EZ-Launch is for.
To be honest, Ez-Launch is more of a widget than an app, and it helps you makes sense of your overburdened home screen.
How do I install it ?
Well, after you find " Ez-Launch " on google play store and download (Apologies for the absence of a link) and download, You add the Ez-Launch widget to your homepage, and EZ does the rest.
The app will learn your preferences and give you E-Z access to your favorite apps.
What if I don't want this app or that app on my widget? What choices do I have?
In purpose of enabling you more control we have defined a settings screen that enables you to select one of 3 options for every app installed on your device:
Always - This app will always be on the widget
Off - Never place this app on the widget.
Auto - Its up for the EZ-Launch app to decide.
In addition you also have the possibility to save a state of the widget (a certain collection of apps that you like) and load it later on as you please.
What?? How does it work? Is it... MAGIC!?
No. It isn't magic. It is a project developed by 4 Computer science students from Tel aviv University within an android technologies workshop in collaboration with Google.
During the project we have researched, studied and developed algorithms and heuristics (Yeah, sounds a bit complicated) all for your benefit and ease of mind. In order not to burden the reader, we will briefly just explain that the application service simply learns you, and knows how to give you the most convenient arrangement for your home screen that just continues to improve.
This is a project in the Beta phase, and we strongly recommend that you give it a try and download, especially if you know someone (Like your parents) that is having a hard time managing their home screen.
For those of you who don't know what Beta means, it is the phase right before the official release of the app, where you get to try it for free(!) and even influence the development by giving us your valuable feedback.
That's right! If you have complaints, suggestions, or any type of feedback just let us know by contacting the development team by mail:
[email protected]
Or on our Facebook page, where you can also LIKE us:
facebook.com/EzLaunch
So download, enjoy and let us know what you think.
Yours with love,
EZ-Launch Team.

Play Store Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sadna.widgets.application
I'll try it. Sounds interesting!

MrKancho said:
Play Store Link
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sadna.widgets.application
I'll try it. Sounds interesting!
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Thanks. We would love to get your feedback.

To be honest...
This has quite the potential. I am amazed that I seem to be the only one trying it out here! I've been using it a couple of days now and it already gives me a great list of my most used widgets. I'm using it as a 5x3 widget on my note and thanks for making it scrollable as well! :thumbup:
I will recommend this! Thanks!
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Great app indeed!
I only have one comment: while using it with Nova Launcher, resizing the widget 'kills' the way the icons are displayed, as I can only see half of the last row (for custom number of rows/columns).

good work with the app, reminds me of similar things with WinMo 6.x on my Sony Eric son X1 a while back. Would be nice to have resizable app icons within the widget though, if possible.

What a great idea! I am also surprised this app is not getting more attention. Nice work.

Thank you all for the positive feedback. We derive great pleasure in knowing that people like our creation and find it useful.
Besides from relishing on your compliments we would also like to hear any suggestions or complaints you might have. Do not hesitate to post here, email us at [email protected] or like us on facebook.com/EzLaunch
Thanks. :good:

sadly only for android 4 and up on store.
any chance to have it for gingerbread too???

okty2k said:
Great app indeed!
I only have one comment: while using it with Nova Launcher, resizing the widget 'kills' the way the icons are displayed, as I can only see half of the last row (for custom number of rows/columns).
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You can scroll up/down to see all the apps

Nice you planing on ability to change icons and text ...theme abilities.

Hi. Is it possible to have an option for the widget to return to the top of its list after launching an app? Would love to see this feature added if possible.
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AW: New App - Amazing technology! The end of homescreen chaos!
Hi,
Nice app. Would be great if you could make icon text optional and a scale down for icons. Till now I used a launcher-x widget on my home screen that is 5x2 grid size and contains 7x3 icons of my most used apps.
As is use these apps often the text is not needed. By scaling down the icons I can just get more icons in it.
Pretty nice app so far. If you could implement some of these features it would be worth buying it.
Regards
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Great update very handy

update looks good! thanks for the new features!
I would also like to see theming compatibility. or a color overlay or icon size options.
thanks! looks like this thread is starting to roll!

Yes reset to apply work ones. Minor hassel

Hi,
i used the widget for about 12 hours now. Yesterday evening the widget was learning pretty well and presented my mosted used apps. This morning the widget presented totaly diffrent apps. Most of them i use very rare or even don't use at all.
Will let you know how it is doing the next days.

poetter747 said:
Hi,
i used the widget for about 12 hours now. Yesterday evening the widget was learning pretty well and presented my mosted used apps. This morning the widget presented totaly diffrent apps. Most of them i use very rare or even don't use at all.
Will let you know how it is doing the next days.
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The last update from a couple of hours ago caused a reset. Just use your phone like normal and after a couple of hours or days the widget will automatically give you a better list.

[APP][4.1+] Snype - fastest way to access apps and contacts

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Hi all!
I wasn't satisfied with any of the current methods of accessing all apps/contacts so I set out to create my own.
I present to you, Snype.
Snype has a unique dual-index system where switching between "snyping" apps and contacts is almost instant. It has changed the way I use my device and has done the same for many of my beta testers.
It also has a unique "side panel" mode where apps and contacts can be accessed simply by scrolling a finger up or down the edge of the display, which is always active no matter which app you are currently in. A list will appear and automatically begin scrolling to the location in the index that the finger is pointing to.
Snype does not try to replace your launcher. In fact, I designed it so that I would be able to use any launcher I like and not have to worry about the launcher's implementation of the app drawer. This means it's very easy to have a completely uncluttered, beautiful home screen and still be only a second away from accessing any app or contact you desire.
There are no ads and all functionality is available for free. The premium upgrade allows full customisation of the appearance of the lists.
Let me know how it goes for you!

I should mention that the premium upgrade is available for $0.99 for a short period of time to celebrate the launch of Snype. It will be a bit more later.

I love your app Sleep Ambience!

kiwiio said:
I love your app Sleep Ambience!
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Hey thanks Kiwiio!
Haha, I certainly didn't expect many people here would be using my other app.
I hope you like this one too!

jazoom said:
Hey thanks Kiwiio!
Haha, I certainly didn't expect many people here would be using my other app.
I hope you like this one too!
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I will test it and come back to you with feedback.

kiwiio said:
I will test it and come back to you with feedback.
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Thanks. That would be appreciated.

Really good app. I will give you 5 stars!
Some things to change:
- Add more languages
- if possible the alphabet lists have a title to know that one it is for apps, and the other for contacts.
- A widget and a direct access from home.

kiwiio said:
Really good app. I will give you 5 stars!
Some things to change:
- Add more languages
- if possible the alphabet lists have a title to know that one it is for apps, and the other for contacts.
- A widget and a direct access from home.
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Thanks for the excellent feedback.
More languages is actually a surprisingly large challenge due to the indexes. It is something that I might look into again later, but when I was having a crack at it before there were some significant technical hurdles.
I have thought about doing something to let you know at a glance which is for apps and which is for contacts... like different colours or something. I'm not sure. Where do you think the title should go? There's not much room there.
I also looked into doing a widget. Unfortunately widgets don't support all kinds of views so making a widget with this functionality is impossible unless the launcher is built specifically for it. That's actually the main reason I implemented the side panels, because I knew the widget would not be possible.

ability to launch apps in halo would be nice. And maybe icon theme support. Very nice and useful app by the way:good:

vikas724 said:
ability to launch apps in halo would be nice. And maybe icon theme support. Very nice and useful app by the way:good:
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Thanks for the ideas

I just released an update to fix some crashes in the initial release.

I just released an update which added animation to the side panels, adds Snype to the list of apps and fixes some bugs. I'm still trying to hunt down some bugs that occur only on some devices. Let me know if you have one of those devices please.

Okay, I think I've got all the known bugs fixed. Let me know if there's anything else wonky.

Just released an update with a new feature: favourites bar.
Now it's even faster to access those special few apps and contacts you use most often.

I love the ability to search contracts easily! And light theme looks cool.
Keep it up!:good:
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Thank you! I'm really liking it so far.
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Very good idea. I'm thinking about replacing my app drawer with this app. Unfortunately the fly in and out animations are somewhat jerky (using a Note 3).

paranoid2007 said:
Very good idea. I'm thinking about replacing my app drawer with this app. Unfortunately the fly in and out animations are somewhat jerky (using a Note 3).
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Yeah, Samsung devices seem to do that. I'm not sure why, since even my Galaxy Nexus is pretty smooth and the Note 3 is much more powerful. I'll keep trying to make it smoother for you.

[APP][LAUNCHER][PROMO] maximal - minimalist launcher, maximum style

maximal,
a launcher for the minimalist in you.
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Promocodes available on request! ​
maximal is a no-nonsense, complete barebones approach to android homescreen replacement, with an integrated simple todo list.
it filters out all the distractions, leaving behind a home with everything you deem important, vibrantly laid out in the colors you choose.*
choose upto 12 apps in a two-column layout on your homescreen and adjust the font size to your liking.
* unlock custom colors for all text and background with a one-time purchase and add some personality to your homescreen.
Built using the latest and greatest Flutter framework.
Always open to feedback and suggestions!
Check out maximal in this YouTube video by @Starksm
Screenshots:
P.S. maximal is my second app to be published :fingers-crossed:
I'm still learning a lot about development as I work on improving my apps.

Hello. Love the launcher so far.
Can I get a promo code
Have a few suggestions as well

TheNullZero said:
Hello. Love the launcher so far.
Can I get a promo code
Have a few suggestions as well
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Really appreciate you taking the time to try out maximal
I've sent you a DM with the code, do check your inbox

Suggestions:
1. A little snappier on drawer opening. There's a little bit of lag.
2. The ability to rename what we put in the list. For example if I put "Kiwi Browser" on there I want to be able to change it to "Browser" for a cleaner look.

Happy to give it a spin and provide feedback. Please share a code.

celestialspring said:
Happy to give it a spin and provide feedback. Please share a code.
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Appreciate your time!
Please check your inbox for the code

TheNullZero said:
Suggestions:
1. A little snappier on drawer opening. There's a little bit of lag.
2. The ability to rename what we put in the list. For example if I put "Kiwi Browser" on there I want to be able to change it to "Browser" for a cleaner look.
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1. Are you talking about a lag in the animation or the loading of the list? I'm working on a different implementation for the list but I haven't seen any animation lag myself
2. That makes sense! I'll add it to my planned feature list maybe something like a longpress menu in the settings screen? with options to rename, view info etc.

Maybe it's just my phone. I'll try it on another fresh device as well as a fresh install on mine, and report back.
Thanks. Love the minimalism.

Hey can I get a promo code too , seems nice to try

Sangamsp9 said:
Hey can I get a promo code too , seems nice to try
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Code has been dropped into your inbox

It was my phone causing the lag.
Will you post updates to this thread before the Play Store, or how will you do it?
Love it so far.
Very minimal.

Hey can i get the promo code

Is that the "white power" "ok" logo for the app?
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Looks interesting for sure. Quick and efficient.

TheNullZero said:
It was my phone causing the lag.
Will you post updates to this thread before the Play Store, or how will you do it?
Love it so far.
Very minimal.
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To be honest, I'm pretty new to being a developer
I'll stick to updating on the play store itself for now, but I'll drop a post every time an update is pushed
As I say that, I've pushed an update adding the ability to "rename apps" should be visible in 24 hours at the latest

Wonderful. When I get the update, I will test and report back
Also, how about the ability to "hide" apps from the list.
For people with plenty of apps, the scroll list could take awhile.
If this is implemented, it would be perfect for me.

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Is that the "white power" "ok" logo for the app?
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
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I'm unsure of the reference there but I got it from the Adobe Spark Post Icon library. I had searched for meditation , and this is one of the 'mudras' in yoga if I'm not mistaken.

atrix4nag said:
Hey can i get the promo code
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Dropped it in your inbox do check

TheNullZero said:
Wonderful. When I get the update, I will test and report back
Also, how about the ability to "hide" apps from the list.
For people with plenty of apps, the scroll list could take awhile.
If this is implemented, it would be perfect for me.
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Yes! That's one of the things that actually got me into making a minimalist launcher.
Very few minimalist launchers have that ability and the implementation is quite, for lack of a better word, wonky.
I've been working on a couple of different ways to do it. Should be ready in a week, hopefully

MoistPicklez said:
Looks interesting for sure. Quick and efficient.
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Thanks a lot for taking the time to check it out
Do let me know if you want a promo code to unlock the colors