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Hello guys, i just got my Xperia X10i yesterday and man i got so many questions cos i am abit confused. Well my first impression of the phone wasnt that good, the phone was abit boring with that one and only classic blue theme but today i found out the ADW launcher and got some new themes and i started to like the whole thing
Well to my questions now: Are there only those few(think they are like 10) ADW themes that are in the market that i can aply to the phone ?
On the market i can see different thems that requires the GDE thing, how can i get that ?
When i press the button in the middle of the phone, i can choose between the ADW.launcher, 91PandaHome, aHome Lite, Start and Timescape well for example the aHome Lite doesnt seem to work, neither the PandaHome, are they some sort of theme launchers too or what?
Well im currently using the ADW launcher and you know the bar with the wifi and bluetooth widgets just dissapeared how can i get that back ?
And last, i have been reading about rooting the phone, was does that mean? what does that do ? and can i do it by myself?
Thank you for any help and sorry for those noobish questions
I just want to know the phone abit better
GDE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697875
To get back the Wifi and Bluetooth , Press on the empty area, widgets - quick settings....
I can choose between the ADW.launcher, 91PandaHome, aHome Lite, Start and Timescape well for example the aHome Lite doesnt seem to work, neither the PandaHome, are they some sort of theme launchers too or what? Yes, they are......
I have been reading about rooting the phone, was does that mean? what does that do ? and can i do it by myself? Rootingis like Admin Access to the System and if you are used to Windows, then it is like changing Registry to edit the system..... For more Go to Android Development section and go through the Xploid One Click Root Topics, easy to root and also to Unroot. For your conv, I have added the .apk here....
There aren't many ADW Launcher themes at the moment.
They are launchers as well but you have to download them from The Market. There are more themes to choose from for PandaHome and aHome. I've tried them myself, and decided to stick with ADW. It all depends on your preference.
Add the power widget (Click the left button -> Add -> Widget -> Choose from the list)
Rooting is like attaining administrator rights on your computer.
If you are new, you should most probably use this tutorial on xperia10.net (Sorry, I am not allowed to post external links ) Of course you can use the link posted above. I just find the one on the external link more pedagogical.
However, you should investigate more about the pros and cons of rooting and having a rooted mobile before you decide to do it.
Thank you for the answers guys!
Well as for the aHome and PandaHome launchers where can i find those? I have been looking around on the market but couldnt find any launcher only the themes.
As for the rooting, what are the + things with it, is it worth trying?
I have been reading that things could get bad if you dont know what you are doing, like that you cant use the phone anymore if u do something wrong ?
As for the GDE thing i have read the thread and i understand that this not available until you pay it right ? cos you need to have a sort of password..
Anyway which do you think is the best launcher of all those ?
Thanks once again for your time!
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Hey mate, I believe the best theme (launcher) for the xperia x10 is ADW by far. It lets you have more home screens and speeds up and saves the phones battery by alot. As for pandahome and GDE im sure they are on the market somewhere, but i can say (as i have used them) they are not as userfriendly as ADW is.
They just have alot of themes but ADW is more practical.
P.S alot of ADW's settings can be changed through their settings menu (home screen -> menu button -> ADW settings) play around with these and throw in a few backgrounds and cool widgets and trust me you can create much better themes than with other home alternatives (panda gde etc)
Enjoy
Hello GUys
i just wanted to share with u this cool app i have seen a lot of u uses different launcher but this one is
called "HOLO LAUNCHER" u can give it a try its on google play.
it gives much much jelly bean experience than other launchers i have tested i'm sure its the best launcher out there
customizable,smooth and fast than stock launcher etc... in additional try out "Holo locker" too.
if it helps dont forget to press "thank boutton"
It helps to put this in themes and apps.
I've been using this launcher for the last 2 months. it's my favorite so far - light, but with just enough options. It Also can use go launcher themes iirc.
hey people. I just made this thread to let you all know about buzz launcher which I accidentally found on market and I think is brilliant. Basically it lets you upload your homescreen so that other people can directly download it and transform their phone like yours and of course you can also download other people's homescreens as well. Everything is included even the widgets they use and icon packs and all, as direct links to the market apps either from the download homescreen section or directly from the downloaded homescreen by pressing on the faint (non downloaded) widgets and being directed to the market for dl. Anyway give it a try and let me know. Will upload some homescreens when I am home. It is amazing what you can do with a couple of clicks...
i've seen this launcher and it's pretty interesting, some say it lags but im guessing it depends on the type of phone you have....
I may try it out myself later
nice find. more of a homescreen sharing app than a launcher, it really rocks. And the buzz widget is really flexible. You can almost make anything you want out of it be it clock,weather widget or many other thing and any combo...
Hello,
Does anyone know of a HomeScreen/Launcher app that is similar to "For 2.2+, Tag Home(Launcher)" that is compatible with Android 4.2+ ?
Namely, the categorised app drawer.
I used TagHome on my Nexus One for four years and loved it, but it's not compatible with SGS4/Android 4.2+.
I have done a lot of searching and experimenting, the only one I could find that comes close is "ADWLauncher EX".
But the setup and maintenance of app's categories is horrible compared to the simplicity of TagHome.
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To clarify the setup, in TagHome you go: edit mode, select an app then choose it's category.
Where as in ADWex, you go: edit mode, select a category then choose all the apps that belong to it.
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It might not seem like a big deal but it means the difference between scrolling through and scrutinising all your apps only once or many, many times.
Also, after the initial setup, when new apps are installed, there is no having to search for them among all apps in order to categorise them.
I have tried contacting the developers of both apps. No response from either.
But ADW did add an uncategorised tab, though it's pointless with the above described setup/edit mode they use.
I have a very large collection of apps and games and I like trying out new ones regularly. Being able to categorise my apps is important to me.
I'd love to hear any advice.
Thanks in advance.
Aussie Cheers,
Puppet Test Pilot
PS sorry if this post is in the wrong thread, admins feel free to move it.
Make me a Launcher like TakHome?
Me again..
I came across this "[HOW TO] Create your own Android Launcher (Video Series)" but its way beyond my abilities.
Would I be asking too much for someone here to please make me a Launcher like TagHome for Android 4.2+ ?
Kind regards,
Puppet Test Pilot
anyone?
puppettestpilot said:
anyone?
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Its kinda differet, but SmartLauncher is really great and amazingly fast
Or give Nova Launcher a try. Provides creating own app categories/tabs
Go launcher ex does that automatically.
Thank you LS.xD and Kobro, I'll check-out these three launchers and let you know what I think.
Cheers
Ok so I've played around with all three for an hour or so and I think I like Go Launcher EX, its really easy to categorise apps.
Smart Launcher was good but adding and changing categories is only available in Pro version.
Nova Launcher has no categories except in Pro version.
Thanks again
EDIT AGAIN
"Notice: Please kindly be noted that the development of TSF Launcher 3D Shell has been suspended. Users who have been using the app will be directed to the page of the updated version of CM Launcher theme after upgrading the app. Please install the upgraded version of CM Launcher to continue enjoying the desktop launcher feature. Huge amount of pretty themes are readily available. Fetch them and download for FREE!"
How on earth did they uninstall it ?
**EDIT** - Not sure the launcher can be bought now.
Not sure I have missed something here but all on it's own, TSF Launcher has been uninstalled and a search on playstore now shows a paid version.
So I googled TSF Launcher and found the original playstore link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsf.shell&hl=en_GB
So sent it to myself on my phone and installed it. Ran it and now instead of it normally starting up, I get a carbon black theme installer.
Don't know what's going on but tsf launcher was the best for me.
Are they allowed to remotely uninstall ?
#2 so I followed the link to install the carbon black theme and low and behold that requires a different launcher. There is a review on the launcher mentioning TSF Launcher and not in a good way.
Same thing happened to me, it was my favorite launcher and now it's gone, wtf, why would they do that? I wantit back
Same thing just happened to me.... how the **** can they uninstall an app from my phone?! I think i paid something stupid like £15 for it when it was first released.
This is not on at all.
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Please report both this theme that TSF SHELL has become and CM LAUNCHER to Google....this cannot be within their rules.
This is beyond upsetting. Where can we report this? Did someone back up the apk before ****tah mobile took over?
Report in play store...scroll down to bottom on app page, flag as inappropriate, select reason as other and write what has happened.
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Report in play store...scroll down to bottom on app page, flag as inappropriate, select reason as other and write what has happened.
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Done.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tsfui/
Here's where you can download the app before Cheetah Mobile took over.
I used the note widget for loads of important info, all bloody lost because if this, work passwords, safety critical stuff for my job that I don't use very often but need in event if emergency etc....I am so pissed right now!
Edit: looks like they have put it back on the playstore!
Did they really think they would get away with such an underhand move?!
CONTACTMC said:
Edit: looks like they have put it back on the playstore!
Did they really think they would get away with such an underhand move?!
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That was a shocking thing to happen. I haven't tested the download/install now that it's back but I am fully pissed off that an app can be abused like that. I read about one guy using an app to store info that comes with it, all the info he had in there, gone. He isn't happy at all.
What a load of crap... Ya, I really enjoyed TSF Launcher and it seemed to be great ideas and technology.. Then they disappear.
The widgets wern't carried over to use in CM launcher.
CM Launcher , I can't get it to work in landscape mode. Seriously? That's a no-go. Maybe im missing something..
Next Launcher was my choice of launcher, but that to seemed to have been bought out by Go Launcher.. They are greedy money hongers.. I paid for Go Launcher also and many complaints from everyone about the bloat ware and Malware they push with their products. NOW they are asking for a 10/month subscription fee/// Don't know what stuff they been smoking.
So still trying to find a good visual Launcher replacement that is updated/supported.
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TSF Launcher is back on the Play Store...
I've used the Next Launcher 3D Shell (Paid) for quite a long time (must have been a few years +/-) and I've noticed that it was Pulled from the Play Store at some point in time.
I do hope that it's temporary and it might be but, the developer is the same as the (HORRIBLE) GO Launcher and I'm praying that this wasn't meant in an attempt to try and shove the Next Launcher users to go with the GO Launcher. This wouldn't work for me since the GO Launcher is horrible in comparison. I'll give it some time before considering any alternatives.
In my opinion, the next best thing to the Next Launcher is actually the TSF Launcher. I've tried it out on one of my other devices and it's actually pretty comparable to the Next Launcher.
Only time will tell... I already posted a message to the Next Launcher folks in their Google Plus and their Facebook pages. Who knows.
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Agree, TFS launcher was amazing development. But seems there has been some type of launcher war / monopoly going on.. Buy outs and turning them to "bloat ware /malware and push crap down your thought" like Go launcher.. Been using Next launcher for years because unfortunately TSF, stopped development. Noe Next Launcher is outdated.
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Agree, TFS launcher was amazing development.........
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I definitely understand you...
The TSF Launcher was put back in the Play Store and was just updated around 6 +/- months ago
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsf.shell
The Next Launcher was actually updated appropriately the same time the TSF Launcher was...
I'm still using the Next Launcher 3D and, i still plan on using it unless/until there are/is some type of issue that begins to surface with it that forces me to think about changing Launchers.
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What happened to this developer team?
Can some one revive tsf launcher ??