I got the z3 today an enjoying it very much. Is there a way to change the icons as they seem quite big and slight washed out looking. The z2 icons were ordeal.
You could download nova launcher - or something similar.
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Does anyone have the background with the black/gray gradient to use as app backgrounds, like this - https://ssl.gstatic.com/android/mar...60-1-8493d7fc7d95442cbf2c0c47dd50e503bcb71321 ? I know it's not original to Zedge because I've seen that design in a lot of different apps, and I'd like to use it in one of mine. Thanks!
edit: This is specific to Android, if that wasn't clear. I originally posted it in the Android forum but someone moved it here by mistake so it might have made it confusing.
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<fluff>Hi, Newb here. Since I watched the video, I hate myself, and I now know that you all hate me too. Made a major leap from a Samsung A886 (an...ahem..."differently abled" phone) to the SGII about 10 days ago. Currently swapping back/forth between Go Launcher EX and ADW EX after trying every other launcher available. </fluff>
Every time I switch to a different theme in ADW only some of the icons are updated to reflect the new theme, most retain the style of the previous theme and it requires a manual changing of the icons. Any idea what's causing this? Common issue to be lived with?
I searched, but wasn't able to find a specific enough reference.
Are you sure the themes you are trying actually include new icons for all the apps you have?
The one i use has 900+ icons in the pack but i still have to make my own for 5 of the apps that i use.
In most cases there is an existing icon in the new theme; sometimes a couple of different options. Could it be related to what the application is referred to as in the phone, vs the theme?
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I have a stupid question i cant figure out, possibly answeared before, but cant find the answear....
How do i change the size of the icons on the left and right side in this Launcher??`The icons are really small!....
Thanks!
Hey guys! Bought my z3 today and have a few questions hopefully you guys can help me with . Iam sure it will help others to .......
1, How do i get my wallpaper to only take up one homescreen? When i swipe left to right for example... the wallpaper moves which i would rather it NOT do?
2, Is it possible to make icons smaller? Ive put some apps on the homescreen and they look massive! Ideally would like them to look smaller
3, Can i scale widget size? I could on my last device but not on this? I want to make the clock widget bigger but cant?
Just because you called them general questions does not mean they go in the general section.
They are still questions that you want answers for.
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Blaalad12 said:
Hey guys! Bought my z3 today and have a few questions hopefully you guys can help me with . Iam sure it will help others to .......
1, How do i get my wallpaper to only take up one homescreen? When i swipe left to right for example... the wallpaper moves which i would rather it NOT do?
2, Is it possible to make icons smaller? Ive put some apps on the homescreen and they look massive! Ideally would like them to look smaller
3, Can i scale widget size? I could on my last device but not on this? I want to make the clock widget bigger but cant?
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1. NO, for this use third party launcher.
2. As i know, no. You can only change font size (Settings > Display > Font size) - Maybe it will help you. For DPI change you need to root it, and to change build.prop to make things smaller or bigger.
3. Yes, select widget and drop it on same place, you will get dots for resize. Of course, if widget support it.
electrash said:
1. NO, for this use third party launcher.
2. As i know, no. You can only change font size (Settings > Display > Font size) - Maybe it will help you. For DPI change you need to root it, and to change build.prop to make things smaller or bigger.
3. Yes, select widget and drop it on same place, you will get dots for resize. Of course, if widget support it.
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Thanks,Pity about the wallpaper! Would much rather if you could crop the image and not have to have the wallpaper panned out over the various home screens
Found a fix for the wallpaper issue ! Not ideal but it works, If you download backgrounds hd from the play store and choose your wallpaper from within that app , it gives you the option to crop the image and set it as a fixed wallpaper Just make sure 'scrollable' is NOT ticked! As i said,Not ideal but it works! Really dont like scrolling wallpapers !!
Blaalad12 said:
Found a fix for the wallpaper issue ! Not ideal but it works, If you download backgrounds hd from the play store and choose your wallpaper from within that app , it gives you the option to crop the image and set it as a fixed wallpaper Just make sure 'scrollable' is NOT ticked! As i said,Not ideal but it works! Really dont like scrolling wallpapers !!
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Thanks! I'll go to take a look. Hope they have also the stock wallpapers.
I also don't like scrolling wallpapers
Good afternoon
Im trying to find a launcher that has a shadow option for the icons. I've found one icon pack that has shadows built into the design but I don't like the icons. I'd like to be able to have shadows for any icon pack.
Is there a launcher that has this feature. I don't like flat icons with no shadows. I've tried installing an app that is supposed to do this but it doesn't work.
Please help
Thank you
Nova launcher...
galaxys said:
Nova launcher...
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Hi. I'm using and have been for years nova launcher. There is no option for shadows in nova launcher. I'm using the paid version and im on galaxy s9.
If im missing something in nova launcher please tell me.
Thanks
Look forward to reply
Does anyone remember ios6. I loved my first iPhone and the standout feature for me was the icons and shadows they really made the screen feel good. I'm shocked that I can't find a simple option for shadows in any launcher anywhere. There must be a launcher / Rom etc that has this feature
Please help
Looking forward to your replies
Nova Settings-Icon Layout-Size and Label-Shadow
galaxys said:
Nova Settings-Icon Layout-Size and Label-Shadow
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Hi.
That is for the label only. It's not for the icons.
I'm tempted to buy an iPhone 4s just to get shadows on my icons lol. Still searching launchers.
My s9 looks ok but I want more icon packs with shadows built in.
Any ideas for icon packs that have shadows in the design so they dont look flat
Have included a screenshot of what my phone looks like at moment.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QbPyg5yUHjPHHp5p8
Someone please there must be a solution to this seamingly simple problem. In a world where android phones are so customisable it would appear this simple feature isn't included anywhere. I'm still going through endless lists of launchers. Installing trying deleting over and over. I've emailed developers with no responses.
Please help
Thank you
Another new launcher called launcher 2018 saying drop shadows which was just an icon pack not a drop shadow option for any icon pack. Grrrrrr
Why can't I find an option for drop shadows on an android phone. Why is everyone so obsessed with flat icons... Grouch n hiss n growl I make while I search I whisper under my breath... Omg for f sake
This can't be happening. Its 2018 nearly 2019 someone please tell me where to look
Thanks
Can someone please help. This is afterall the best place for answers. I feel like I'm being ignored. I have autism and this is very important to me.. Please please help
Anyone?
Try using adapticons.
You can make your own icon pack with shadows out of existing icon packs or icons.
Iconzy is another useful tool to assist
Thanks but none of these are of any use. Applying a shadow in the icon doesn't give the icon itself a drop shadow. I'm looking for a feature in a launcher that does this or a tweak app that provides this feature. There must be a feature that does this somewhere in the android world. I refuse to believe we have to live in a world with flat icons. If you can remember back to the days of the original ios that is what I'm looking for. I don't want a drop shadow on the icon I want it behind the icon to give the illusion that they are a few mm away from the back ground regardless what background it is. If it were plain white you would see the drop shadow.
Thank you for your suggestion but I've been through them a while ago and dismissed them as they were not capable of doing what I wanted.
I continue the holy grail of drop shadows on android
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Thanks but none of these are of any use. Applying a shadow in the icon doesn't give the icon itself a drop shadow. I'm looking for a feature in a launcher that does this or a tweak app that provides this feature. There must be a feature that does this somewhere in the android world. I refuse to believe we have to live in a world with flat icons. If you can remember back to the days of the original ios that is what I'm looking for. I don't want a drop shadow on the icon I want it behind the icon to give the illusion that they are a few mm away from the back ground regardless what background it is. If it were plain white you would see the drop shadow.
Thank you for your suggestion but I've been through them a while ago and dismissed them as they were not capable of doing what I wanted.
I continue the holy grail of drop shadows on android
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I hope you are still following this thread, just like you, I don't like flat icon and want to turn back to older days, when we use icons like original ios. If you find them, please let me know. Cheers,