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[APP] StriPad, another application launcher

I'm looking for beta-testers now, in order to refine my application and maybe find bugs.
This launcher is described and downloadable on my web site dystroy.org/stripad/
In a few words, it is designed to be efficient and greatly minimize the time needed to find and launch your applications (or to uninstall them).
If you could take the time to visit, test and comment this launcher...
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Hey I had a look at the screenshots, what an Awesome innovative idea! .
I wouldn't want to replace my home screen with it though. Maybe you might want to get into contact with some launchers (Launcher Pro etc) about making it an option to replace the app drawer with your StriPad?

I love this launcher!
I'll test this. This is my new favorite launcher. I've been looking for something like this ever since I went Android. Your launcher is a welcome change.
I love that it's only 63KB, fast, minimalist and low on resources.
I hate having a 1-2MB app just to launch other apps.
I don't use widgets or screens.

I had a FC while holding down a strip to change the color.
I also only see half of the color wheel when changing colors. I have a low resolution phone. 320x240
Checking the Processes I only see
Process CPU Mem.
system_server 129% 0Ko
com.google.process.gapps 129% 0Ko
com.android.phone 129% 0Ko

Took a look at it, not a bad idea, still rather launcher pro.

Good Idea.
But hard to use and could be prettier.
But I am looking forward for updates.

Awesome idea, but I use too many widgets for it to replace my current launcher. I'll be checking back for updates

Awesome work bro!

Thanks for your replies !
@lunigma : can you reproduce the problem and get me the stack-trace ? Do you know how to do it ? What you see on the process list is strange. What device do you have and with what version of Android ?
@TuRDMaN : if enough people are interested I'll continue my work. I'm currently working on an integration of the widgets (the stripes could be all retracted to the left, leaving the background to widgets).

dseguret said:
I'm currently working on an integration of the widgets (the stripes could be all retracted to the left, leaving the background to widgets).
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Sounds cool, can't wait to check it out!

The APP is funny, cool man, great work, i will still looking in this thread for up's.

OK.
I must admit that I'm not any more able to find the time and motivation to work on this project.
So, except if I find people willing to develop it (as open source), I won't finish it and I'll remain the sole user...

hey this is cool are you going to pt it in market place???

motodroidfreak said:
hey this is cool are you going to pt it in market place???
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I was just saying I was dropping the development. I may put it on the market with the goal to search motivated coders. If so I'll let it know here.

dseguret said:
I was just saying I was dropping the development. I may put it on the market with the goal to search motivated coders. If so I'll let it know here.
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I would help to work with this project. I was asking put it on market because I can't insatll form the apk file..... I have the setting allow unknow sources but it never works
Sent from my Droid using XDA App

Would you consider making this into an "app drawer" replacement? Or maybe 2 versions. Full launcher version and app drawer replacement version. I think it would be an awesome app drawer. But I personally would not want to replace my launcher with this. It is a great idea though. and thanks for sharing.

dseguret said:
I was just saying I was dropping the development. I may put it on the market with the goal to search motivated coders. If so I'll let it know here.
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Please don't drop this! I love the concept and the fact that it's so conservative on resources.
I'm using Stripad as main Launcher and Quickdesk for some widgets.
There are two flaws, though. On my Samsung Spica, it displays sometimes 8, sometimes 9 bars. The processes windows becomes empty after 3 or 4 seconds.
Again, I think this app is too good for you to drop. Please reconsider.

thepolishguy said:
Would you consider making this into an "app drawer" replacement? Or maybe 2 versions. Full launcher version and app drawer replacement version. I think it would be an awesome app drawer. But I personally would not want to replace my launcher with this. It is a great idea though. and thanks for sharing.
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Sure I would do this.... are you willing to put it in market for sum reason i cant install a apk file :-(

Not able to download the file now, but any chance someone can post screenshots?

Fantastic
Its fantastic and one of the most lovely launchers till today, As I am a graphic UI designer, I hope I can do wonders with this Launcher and its colour effects.
Thanks.

[APP][2.2+]Launcher8[15aug][v1.5.2]

HTML:
Hi friends...a new style Launcher for your Android Phone.
Bored of Android's User Interface? Do you want a new style start screen? If you do, then wait no more!
Launcher8 is a great app for you to experience the brand new style UI by an Android mobile phone.
You can design your own favourite layout and show off to your friends!
I'm not the developer of this launcher...
launcher8 is made by QIHANG DEV TEAM and all credit goes to QIHANG DEV TEAM for making the amazing launcher8
Launcher is now available in english
So first try all the settings of the launcher.. then you will learn how to setup....
give some time to configure the settings nd launcher
Features of the launcher8
- You can add different size tiles;
- You can add a variety of color tile;
- You can save and restore the theme;
- You can edit the start screen layout;
- You can set the current background style;
- You can switch the application list style
- You can add Android widgets in the tiles;
- You can set the lock screen style;
- You can select more than one hundred kinds of theme colors;
- You can add special features tiles,like time ,pictures and contact photo.
Reminder:
1 shows the live contact needs to read the contact data access permission;
2 add a shortcut when direct dial call authority need the android.permission.CALL_PHONE ;
3 add send SMS shortcut operation message need permission.
Press thanks if i helped you...
post your launcher8 screens here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33750059&postcount=1
15-8-2013
New v1.5.2 available now...
download from playstore link or from direct link given below
what's new in v1.5.2
V1.5.2update:
- Fix after restart the phone loading tiles error;
- Fix edit Special tiles possible error;
- Fix cropping some wallpaper possible error;
- Fix select for search engines possible error;
playstore link-- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lx.launcher8&hl=en_GB

Would be one of the best launchers if it were in English. It is funny, if you read all the reviews they all ask for it in English, including mine. Lol

Very cool, I like it, will keep it but hold off for now until an english translation comes out.
Cheers

Nice launcher bt its horrible its in chinese dbt understand a also of chinese
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium

[email protected] said:
Would be one of the best launchers if it were in English. It is funny, if you read all the reviews they all ask for it in English, including mine. Lol
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Yes mate...u r right nd I also want that it should be translated in english...but it is very nice launcher after some efforts
See my screenshots in first post
sent from my HTC 1X

The launcher seemed to have cramped everything up, looking at thr screenshots. Is it what the real launcher looks like?

i have the launcher all setup, and added the English badges, but does anybody know how to disable the launcher's Lock screen? Even when I use a different launcher it's still the default launcher. I assume the option is there, but i can't find it.

frenzyboi said:
The launcher seemed to have cramped everything up, looking at thr screenshots. Is it what the real launcher looks like?
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Yes.but you can personalize the launcher as you want...see my screens in first post
sent from my HTC 1X

jeb101 said:
i have the launcher all setup, and added the English badges, but does anybody know how to disable the launcher's Lock screen? Even when I use a different launcher it's still the default launcher. I assume the option is there, but i can't find it.
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Kill the wp8 launcher in task manager...
sent from my HTC 1X

navdeepsangwan said:
Kill the wp8 launcher in task manager...
sent from my HTC 1X
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Yea but I want to use the WP8 launcher, but not the lock screen.

jeb101 said:
Yea but I want to use the WP8 launcher, but not the lock screen.
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I checked all the settings...there is no option for disabling the lock screen...
sent from my HTC 1X

Edit:
To disable the lock screen, all you need to do is kill its process from startups. It works like I want it now.
Although I wish there was weather, unless I can't find it. Haha

Can anyone please post the apk? Thanks

jeb101 said:
Edit:
To disable the lock screen, all you need to do is kill its process from startups. It works like I want it now.
Although I wish there was weather, unless I can't find it. Haha
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edit- this solution is not working.
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looks nice but not in english i'll stick to launcher 7 for my windows phone fix

Link to apk pls?
Sent from My Samsung Galaxy S2 running Paranoidandroid Rom.What else if not?=P

keith456 said:
looks nice but not in english i'll stick to launcher 7 for my windows phone fix
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I translated the app in my style
See post 1st for screenshots
sent from my HTC 1X

navdeepsangwan said:
I translated the app in my style
See post 1st for screenshots
sent from my HTC 1X
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Found link and thx you are awesome!,
Sent from My Samsung Galaxy S2 running Paranoidandroid Rom.What else if not?=P

not me ,but i can help anyone who have trouble about Chinese device ,app,...and .........language(^_^)
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

copynintendo said:
not me ,but i can help anyone who have trouble about Chinese device ,app,...and .........language(^_^)
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks mate...I will ask you whenever I need some help
sent from my HTC 1X

[APP][FREE][2.1+]SlideOnDesk Launcher - Free your fingers and dance with launcher

Sorry that I'm not very good at English, but I'd like to share my work here to all of you.
App Name: SlideOnDesk
Category: Personalization / Launcher
Author: DJun && UI Designer: J. Lin
Supported language: English && Chinese
Apk file size: About 2.44MB (Current ver. 1.1.0306b-beta)
Price: Free, and no any ad.
Available on Google Play!
Please visit this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.djun.SlideOnDesk
(Link for Chinese users: http://www.coolapk.com/apk/6007/
If forum admin think this link is not suitable here please delete it)
PS: If you like my work, please rate this app on Google Play, thanks very much~ I will always be more hardworking.
Description:
"Slide On Desk" is a Launcher which binding all desktop management functions into simple one with tasks manager. Simple & smooth UI, provides more convenience & comfort to you.
Supports Android phone & pad, 2.1 and above, include 4.0 & 4.1.
1. Simple & fast User interface.
2. Provides more utility functions than Android Launcher.
3. Manage tasks & fast switch between them.
4. Simple & easy-to-remember gestures.
>>More details will be shown during your experience.
Online user guide (including help for DIY themes):
http://www.cnblogs.com/djun/archive/2012/11/16/slideondesk_userguide.html
(Comment: Need guys who are good at Chinese-to-English translation for help because of my poor English)
For feedback, please contact me in this URL: http://weibo.com/djunxp
(Comment: Sorry for no Twitter and Facebook supports here because I'm living in mainland of China.
For any questions, problems and suggestions please contact me on Google Play, or here on xda)

Nice launcher, smooth...

fmaster1 said:
Nice launcher, smooth...
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thx for your trying and supporting~~

great launcher so far,have rated 5 stars in store,keep it up :good:

Nice, customizable and a fast launcher with HTC like app drawer. Only problem is I need an English translation for the user guide

JustInsAne aka CALIBAN666 said:
great launcher so far,have rated 5 stars in store,keep it up :good:
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oh i see that~ thanks very much for your support i will keep it up~~

Juhan Jufri said:
Nice, customizable and a fast launcher with HTC like app drawer. Only problem is I need an English translation for the user guide
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thx for your trying and supporting~~ i'm a htc fan so i have studied some advantages from htc launcher so sorry for no english translation in user guide, i will prepare one in the future~ thx!

only thing id like to see added when holding on an app icon is an option to change the icon for that app everything else i amazing
Sent from my Amaze 4G using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

SpiritFyre said:
only thing id like to see added when holding on an app icon is an option to change the icon for that app everything else i amazing
Sent from my Amaze 4G using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
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thx for trying! i will think about your advice~ thx for your support too~~

Going to test.
Send from Xperia U

Ok. Launcher is very smooth and beautyfull. I keep my fingers crossed for this project.

idhbar said:
Going to test.
Send from Xperia U
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thx for your support~~

plmaniek said:
Ok. Launcher is very smooth and beautyfull. I keep my fingers crossed for this project.
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thx for trying this app and also thx for your words~~

im currently using this launcher too ilike it alot the more i use it the more i learn bout it
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

Nice launcher... Would you consider adding option for dock on the left / right?

SpiritFyre said:
im currently using this launcher too ilike it alot the more i use it the more i learn bout it
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
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thx for your support! i will try to make it more brilliant~~

b1ue said:
Nice launcher... Would you consider adding option for dock on the left / right?
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thx for your trying and supporting~~ could you please tell me what options would you like to add to dock on the left /right? thx~

stlifey said:
thx for your trying and supporting~~ could you please tell me what options would you like to add to dock on the left /right? thx~
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I was wondering if it would be possible to add the whole dock bar (app drawer button and pinned apps etc..) vertically to either the left or right side of the desktop... Rather than having it stay at the bottom
As an option of course....
Also, ram consumption might need to be further optimized
Keep up the great work tho... Really do like this launcher :thumbup:

b1ue said:
I was wondering if it would be possible to add the whole dock bar (app drawer button and pinned apps etc..) vertically to either the left or right side of the desktop... Rather than having it stay at the bottom
As an option of course....
Also, ram consumption might need to be further optimized
Keep up the great work tho... Really do like this launcher :thumbup:
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thx for your support and your suggestions~
for "add the whole dock bar vertically", due to the restrictions of google design on displaying app widgets and other related things, this may make it not possible to put the whole dock bar vertically, very sorry~
though all suggestions and advice will be thought about by me, i also will keep up working on it~ thx very much!

stlifey said:
thx for your support and your suggestions~
for "add the whole dock bar vertically", due to the restrictions of google design on displaying app widgets and other related things, this may make it not possible to put the whole dock bar vertically, very sorry~
though all suggestions and advice will be thought about by me, i also will keep up working on it~ thx very much!
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No worries mate... It was only a suggestion
Maybe you could implement some different app drawer configurations.... Such as custom grid sizes and possibly a list style app drawer as well...
Would like to see how this develops..

[APP][4.0+] FreakyLauncher (under construction)

under development​

Screenshots
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another reserved !!!

future updates !!!

Very great work bro it's small, lite, fast and it does the job.
Sent from my GALAXY Core Prime (G361H) using Tapatalk

awsome dude.....

Dreamstar said:
awsome dude.....
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Thank U

So it's finally here XD

Mr said:
Very great work bro it's small, lite, fast and it does the job.
Sent from my GALAXY Core Prime (G361H) using Tapatalk
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Aha thans brother

sdeepb said:
So it's finally here XD
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Yeah Lol

look good on my old phone.
Nice work

Gave it a try and I must say its really good....simple, fast, lightweight and functional. Will definitely recommend to friends whose devices are a little stressed for RAM. :good:

cokelat70 said:
look good on my old phone.
Nice work
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Thanks Sir for ur feedback stay connected i'll update it

Thanks sir Update it coming with some GUI modifications

Lightweight I like it!
It is stable enough to use.
And here is the ideas for improvement:
1. App search. Because list can be long for some users.
2. Place for messaging and phone apps like any other launchers. If I had to call someone emergency it won't be cool if I can't find phone app

nhmanas said:
It is stable enough to use.
And here is the ideas for improvement:
1. App search. Because list can be long for some users.
2. Place for messaging and phone apps like any other launchers. If I had to call someone emergency it won't be cool if I can't find phone app
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First of all sir thank u very much for ur feedback and second we are planning to add HomeScreen Like other launchers have

all it needs to become best launcher in the world
1. ability to import/exports/backup/restore launcher setting and layout with XML file.
2. folders in desktop
3. folders in app drawer also.
4. a dock on desktop for apps such as dialer, phonebook, SMS, app drawer launcher.
5. DO NOT add widget support, keep it lite.
6. add custom dock size i desktop and add drawer. plus 2 line label text support, and CONDENSED FONTS
that's it, no themes and other stuff needed, just keep it lite and fast.
thank you
awaiting your response

DevilMind007 said:
all it needs to become best launcher in the world
1. ability to import/exports/backup/restore launcher setting and layout with XML file.
2. folders in desktop
3. folders in app drawer also.
4. a dock on desktop for apps such as dialer, phonebook, SMS, app drawer launcher.
that's it, no themes and other stuff needed, just keep it lite and fast.
thank you
awaiting your response
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Brother thanks for Suggestion i'm not a pro but Stay connected i'll sure add those features like uninstall , HomeScreen,widget supp Folder and yead a Dock which is most important Thank u

ARGHA_DAS said:
First of all sir thank u very much for ur feedback and second we are planning to add HomeScreen Like other launchers have
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If it's going to be like stock lollipop launcher but lite I will totally replace it by yours (trebuchet, tw doesn't matter I'll use it!)

nhmanas said:
If it's going to be like stock lollipop launcher but lite I will totally replace it by yours (trebuchet, tw doesn't matter I'll use it!)
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haha Hoping so but For that i need To Make this from scratch and need to use stock source as my base But i'll try brother

pixel 3 modded launcher

Can't live without the pixel launcher no more, and the speed it adds to the p20 pro is superb.
Have been through pretty much every launcher and this adds to a better user experience.
The version i'm using is P-4623511 -modded-5.2.0
New themeable launcher here.
https://github.com/amirzaidi/launcher3/releases
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Doesn't work. Crashes every time for me.

Jonathan-H said:
Doesn't work. Crashes every time for me.
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Oh crap really! Hmmm I'll see if I can find the original, I've got a titanium back up if it on my phone, are you rooted? It's working for me, same version etc.

Sorry pal, I'll have a look tomorrow for you.
Let me know if you want the titanium restore file.

Try this one mate
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xd...rs.com/pixel-launcher-mod-pixel-3-search-bar/
Updated op

use 5.3 versiom, it works smooth till now, do you feel any improvements in battery life?
Any tips and tricks you recommend for this launcher?

New launcher now in OP
New features:
Theming
Gestures
Optimisations
+More

@justbeck
I'd say use swap torpedo to eliminate system lag in general.

Jonathan-H said:
Doesn't work. Crashes every time for me.
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You have to manually give all permissions before opening for the fist time.
Strange Huawei bug with many custom launchers it would seem.

Do it need root, or is there a roothles version

thomas30 said:
Do it need root, or is there a roothles version
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The link in the op works on non rooted handsets (it did on mine anyway!)
Be sure to give the app all available permissions BEFORE you run it for the first time or it will crash.

warface said:
The link in the op works on non rooted handsets (it did on mine anyway!)
Be sure to give the app all available permissions BEFORE you run it for the first time or it will crash.
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I didn't have to do anything tbh.
And that's correct. You don't need root.
Lol @ your avatar, love that guy.
Sargent Hartman

How are you guys getting this to work? I installed Launcher3-aosp-optimized.apk then updated the permissions but I can't run it. I would have expected to just press the home button and it would ask which launcher I want to use but that doesn't happen.

fatguy666 said:
How are you guys getting this to work? I installed Launcher3-aosp-optimized.apk then updated the permissions but I can't run it. I would have expected to just press the home button and it would ask which launcher I want to use but that doesn't happen.
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In the settings app search for 'Default Apps' then select Launcher3 from the 'Launcher' option.

bowlandspoon said:
In the settings app search for 'Default Apps' then select Launcher3 from the 'Launcher' option.
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Think that was the one thing I never clicked! Cheers.