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excellent work as always, thanks a lot!
Nice. Make as many options as there can be.
email settings
very nice, just installed so far so good. installed my cabs no problem, instruction to do this are pretty clear.
i have been reading about UC from slueth on how it install my setting for my email, not having much luck understanding, got it to install my cabs no problem. next i am trying to learn how to copy my email settings, i dont know if this can be done with this program? and if you can help me do this, its only 1 email account pop3 so not much info.
thanks
Lupe
Sounds cool, in fact, I liked it the first time, When it was UC. Just kidding I had to say it, just had to. I look forward to giving this a go when I have a moment.
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Sounds cool, in fact, I liked it the first time, When it was UC. Just kidding I had to say it, just had to. I look forward to giving this a go when I have a moment.
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Thanks...I think
Let me take this opportunity however to say a couple of things about UC, and specifically how this tool is really for a different purpose.
First off, although UC is a nice standard, even Sleuth acknowledges that there is really nothing new in what he is doing with UC. He took some standard autorun.exe techniques and registry entries and bundled them to make a procedure that used to take 3 or 4 steps now take 2. UC adds nothing new, other than a standardized way to use autorun.
Also, UC mainly is meant for fully automated installs of a storage card. So, you pop your card in the slot, and sdautorun processes the sdconfig.txt automatically. UC can install CABs, provision XML and copy files (with limited success). However you must first set up your sdconfig.txt file and build your XML files manually or by exporting registry keys. You must set all this up beforehand in the sdconfig file.
SASHIMI takes a different approach in that you don't need to set up a config.txt file and it isn't bound to statically install the same things each time. In addition, since it can import reg keys natively (well, technically it calls another included app to do it, but it's all bundled in the installer) you don't need to go through the hassle of exporting reg keys, and then converting them to .XML (and optionally rolling them into a .CAB file).
Other advantages SASHIMI has:
In addition to running fully automated, you can choose to run only Manual, or Manual+Auto which will allow you each time to be prompted with a set of CABs and .REG files which you wish to install.
Customizing .CAB installs by tethering/binding .REG and .MSCR files so you can easily map additional configuration entries to a particular .CAB
Logging, so you can track what has been done
Transfer entire directory structure. If you have several folders with multiple subfolders you want transfered from storage you can do this easily.
Modular - the multiple directory structure allows for nice compartamentalization and organization of applications and configuration settings. Things aren't stored in static config.txt files or difficult XML. Simple .REG files, CABS, and optionally MortScript files if you want to use them.
All of these benefits come with only one drawback, which is inherent in this technique. That is it may not be fully automated. Of course this makes sense because if you want to be prompted about which CABs you want to set up or where you want to install them, you need to invest a little time answering prompts. I think the time to do this is considerably less than creating a config.txt file.
In addition, SASHIMI can be run using only Auto mode, in which case it is fully automated (and logged). In fact, it can even be configured to be run automatically when the SD card is put in if you so choose (I will be writing up instructions for that).
So, it really depends what you want to do. I honestly feel that SASHIMI can do everything autorun (and thus UC) can do and more. The exception is it can't import XML. I may update this by including autorun in the package and build this feature in as well. Personally, I think it's easier to work with .REG than .XML. UC however, has a slightly simpler structure which of course why it isn't as feature rich. I think it lends itself more to it's main purpose...which is to be cooked into ROMs and do a fully automated install at boot.
However, as the name implies, SASHIMI is a RAW installer and is meant more for users who want full control of what is getting installed (generally users who use lighter, uncooked ROMs and want to install more apps, etc.
Although, as I said everyone can use it. I think you really need to download it and run through the tutorial to see the power it has.
thx!
Awesome!!!!!! Been following your dev work on this and I should say this is a really great new level you've taken this package!!!!
Gonanaaa try this!
Thanks for this
Sashimi works great. You did a marvelous job of documenting it. Follow the directions and you have an easy solution for us flashing junkies....Bravo!
parleyp said:
Sashimi works great. You did a marvelous job of documenting it. Follow the directions and you have an easy solution for us flashing junkies....Bravo!
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Thanks for your support.
Please feel free to make suggestions/bug reports/feature enhancements.
I couldn't think of anything else it needed at the time, but I'm sure it's not perfect.
On my list so far is:
Add support to use XML provisioning files (in addition to REG). - Not sure if I will put this in both Manual AND Auto modes...thinking maybe just Auto.
Writeup instructions, and maybe a little update that shows/updates the program to run in UC/Autorun mode. - This will allow it to run in auto mode as soon as the SD card is placed in the device (or a new device is started for the first time with the SD in the slot).
Integrate a config.txt / sdconfig.txt file so those of you who run UC can easily move/switch between both apps. Basically the idea is SASHIMI will process the config.txt file in addition to what it already does. It is kind of repetitive, since then you would be able to either import an XML through my methods, or just put your XML/CPY/EXEC commands in the config.txt file. Obviously if you ONLY use config/sdconfig.txt then there really isn't a need to use SASHIMI too, but if you want the extra options while still maintaining any work you did with UC then it's a go!
I would like to try to keep the app aroung it's central purpose, which is as an installer automater/helper app...so try to keep suggestions/recommendations around that.
thanks
better than uc, imho
thanks for you help bengalih, from your other thread, got my emails set up,
i used tiermanns Personal OEMizer to create my provisioning XML.
i then used the task manager you provided and bam, it worked.
this is why i believe SASHIMI is the best choice. i flash many roms, not all roms have the same programs installed, when i use uc i have to change my config.txt or i might install something that is already in the rom or i might miss something that is not in the rom. yea yea i know, cry me a river
heres what i like, i put my stuff in auto file, like my spb mobile, spb weather and a few others that no one installs because they must be purchased, then all my others in the "manual file" stuff like pcm keyboard, rss hub, htc end key, etc and google search which makes you stop and accept user agreement, if i have something in the manual file thats already installed in the rom you just flashed, just click no when it gets to it and on to the next cab.
i believe with sleuths uc if a cab requires a reboot it cant be used, for example i can put spb phone suite in manual and once completed it ask if i want to reboot, i select no and now it goes to the next cab, once im done with the cabs i want to install then i reboot very very nice
thanks
Lupe
overhaulengines said:
thanks for you help bengalih, from your other thread, got my emails set up,
i used tiermanns Personal OEMizer to create my provisioning XML.
i then used the task manager you provided and bam, it worked.
this is why i believe SASHIMI is the best choice. ...
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Thanks Lupe...glad you got it worked out.
I am finishing up the next version, which will incorporate UC as well, so if users have an sdconfig.txt file they want to use it can also be used by SASHIMI (in reality I am calling UC's SDAutorun.exe to do it). So, it will be like a combined installer.
There still isn't a substitute for UC in terms of cooking it into a ROM to run automatically on first boot, but with my next version you will be able to use the sdconfig.txt and you will also be able to initiaze SASHIMI when the storage card is inserted. This makes it ideal if you need to provision alot of phones and each one is slightly different.
It sounds like you are taking advantage of the manual+auto install...great. FYI if a .CAB is already unstalled, then the following will happen:
1) If in Manual mode, it will ask you to remove the old CAB first and then it will ask you the location to install the new one. Of course you can always skip the CAB in manual mode if you don't want to reinstall.
2) If in Auto mode it will automatically remove the CAB and install it again.
Ah, one last thing...the Task Manager is DotFred's task manager, I can't take the credit for that application, and I will be sure to credit him in the next release notes.
Version 3.0 coming soon.
I'm finishing up version 3.0 to be release by end of week.
Here are the following updates:
v.3.0
- XML integration added! Use XMLs with/instead of .REG files to provision your device.
- UC integration and the ability to use sdconfig.txt files.
- Option to auto-launch when Storage Card is inserted.
- Better Log handling and INTEGRATED log viewer.
- Additional menus for less clutter and more choices!
- More status dialogs to let you know what's happening when.
- Ability to create/restore Program Menu shortcuts to any location.
- \Scripts and \Root directories available in both Auto and Manual modes for more control!
- Moved tandem/bundled .REG processing before .CAB installation for the ability to import registry entries prior to application install. .MSCR and .XML tandem files process after .CAB installation.
- Optimized code formatting
Let me know if there are additional options you would like to see.
Does the SDConfig.txt file use eliminate the ability to use the programs default folder based way of separating and installing? The program is excellent as is. But if I were shooting for the moon I would suggest adding ability to export personal information to .XML or .REG from current device for use after flash...
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Does the SDConfig.txt file use eliminate the ability to use the programs default folder based way of separating and installing? The program is excellent as is. But if I were shooting for the moon I would suggest adding ability to export personal information to .XML or .REG from current device for use after flash...
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I completely agree with this. If you were able to have the tool create the .xml and/or .reg files from your currently installed ROM, it would make an excellent tool a killer app.
Thanks for the work!
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Does the SDConfig.txt file use eliminate the ability to use the programs default folder based way of separating and installing? The program is excellent as is. But if I were shooting for the moon I would suggest adding ability to export personal information to .XML or .REG from current device for use after flash...
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No, the SDConfig.txt file is an ADDITIONAL step in the Auto phase.
So, after running either the Auto, or Manual+Auto modes the last step will be to process an SDConfig.txt file if it exists AND the option to use UC is enabled within SASHIMI.
I think that answers your question.
I did also add the option to do a backup of the entire registry to a file. But, your suggestion gives me an idea....
I can't really provide an interface with MortScript to do a selective backup of the registry, but what I may be able to do is read another configuration file. So, the user would create a file with the following format:
HKCU\Settings\Phone Settings\
HKLM\Control Panel\Sounds\
HKLM\Software\Application1\
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Whatever keys are listed in the entries will be written out to a .REG file in the Manual\Reg directory and can then be imported if desired or moved to Auto\Reg.
Would that suffice for what you are asking?
That, my friend, would be EXCELLENT! This is an awesome application! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for everything, sir. I cannot wait to try this out.
Ok, I have implemented all the above features.
I just need to do a bit more testing and then repackage the .CAB and update the documentation.
Unless i get anymore feature requests/bug reports I will be upping this probably by Friday.
If any new feature requests are too complex (but worth doing) they may wait until next version.
hi there i've installed some games onto my HD2 (uno, FM, tonyhawks) and want to locate them in the games folder not in the main windows area. can anyone help me do this?
open file explorer. browse to windows/startmenu/programs.....look for ur games shortcuts......cut..... nd paste in windows/startmenu/programs/games. done
You're not done at all.
OK, it will move the shortcut to the correct folder, but the icon won't follow. It's defined in the registry ([HKLM\Security\Shell\Startinfo\Start] then the folder name, then the shortcut name, string value "Icon").
People making CABs should be a bit less lousy and direct shortcuts to the correct folder, same for the acompanying icon.
Actually, some people put icon definitions into several registry keys, so they will "follow" the shortcut if you move it. It's actually a satisfying alternative, if you consider it gives the user the ability to put the shortcut wherever he wants (including copying it to several locations) without losing the icon.
But yes, having shortcuts piling up into the Start Menu's first level, or even worse, placing them into dummy folders with a fixed name (sometimes in a foreign language), is pig work, and I saw even worse (yes, it's possible !) : shortcuts landing to a foreign language "Programs" or even "Start menu" folder, so actually not even displaying in the Start Menu !
When you create (or modify) a CAB file, you should heavily use aliases in order to let Windows Mobile translate them to the actual names during installation.
For instance, if you wanted to direct a shortcut to the "Games" folder, whatever its actual name in your own language is, you should NOT put it into "\Windows\StartMenu\Programs\Games" (neither into "%StartMenu_Programs%\Games", though it's still better like that), but you should actually use "%StartMenu_Programs_Games%", which will put the shortcut in the exact correct location.
You can do the same for the program's location itself. For instance, %ProgramFiles_Games% will direct it to the correct folder, according to your system's language, and will even do so, either you choose to install it on the internal memory, or on the SD card.
You can use these aliases inside registry values, too.
Unfortunately, this process may sometimes do it "too much".
It's the case on cooked ROMs, where the author may retain WWE names for some folders and translate others, sometimes using his own syntax. Since the CAB will always translate using the official way, it may still land in an incorrect location...
The ony way to be sure you'll obtain the wanted result, anyway, is to get some CAB editor program and peek inside before copying them to the pocket PC and installing them... And maybe, fix them before using them.
It will be handy each time you'll need to reinstal it, so don't mind inspecting and fixing the CABs you find : it's always better than crashing your system because something wrong or inadequate to your setup was put inside.
One classic case is TouchFlo / Sense tabs, for instance.
Unfortunately, they're all defined inside a unique XML Manila file, so you actually can't just ADD a tab : in fact, this notion does not even exist ; all you can do is overwrite your whole tabs list with another complete one, and pray that you'll end up with the same list, plus the new one... Would you bet your life on that ? I won't.
In real life, you really can NEVER trust a CAB intended to add a tab to your existing setup, as the author most probably don't have the same tabs as you have. In the best case, you'll just loose some tabs (they'll just disappear, even in the tabs list from the settings, and you won't get them back) : the programs and files are still there, but their definition file will have been replaced by the new one. And in the worst case, it will add a definition for a tab whose programs and files are not previously installed on your phone - and you'll crash it once and for all.
That's the reason why now, I never give a tab CAB containing any tabs definitions. I only provide all but the tabs list, and provide separate CABs for all the possible tabs combinations - and you have to choose and use the good one. Or use Maltwater's SenseUtil program to setup your tabs. The good news is my method will setup all the tabs in perfect order as soon as you've soft resetted the device, since my CABs contain the XML file, plus all the registry keys, plus it resets ManiFull.xml.
So, people, whatever I said about good CABs putting the shortcuts where they should... OK, you may be lucky... But the right behaviour should always be to look inside CABs before trying them. You can trust me !
i'm new coming nice to know all
russeini said:
open file explorer. browse to windows/startmenu/programs.....look for ur games shortcuts......cut..... nd paste in windows/startmenu/programs/games. done
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It's been a while since I had the need to move icons, so there may be newer versions of this program, but the JWMDIconChanger will move the icons for you.
Im a bit of a noob when it comes to Android.
im more a windows mobile person however....
For xmas i recieved an android tablet which is an awesome toy! but ive had issues with making the widgets work on the home screen - they dont show up.
Ive read forums and forums all day and each forum points back to xda:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780828&page=13
Looks great, downloaded the apk tried to copy it to the system/app folder but it wont let me do it.
Ive managed to confuse myself after hours of reading so hoping someone can give me some ideas.
Ive read about needing the device 'rooted' i still dont understand what this is n how i do it.
Ive also read the file is to be pushed into the folder??
Ive downloaded the terminal emulator, file explorer etc... tried copy/paste, move, cut etc... all with the same answer of insufficent access.
The terminal emulator on the other hand i cannot use as its all touch screen with no hard buttons once running i cannot type into the program.
surely theres an easier way to load things into the system folders?
Sorry if its the wrong section or what seems a simple ask for some direction, I'm used to windows mobile and htc sence modding where you can just delete and replace files at will
Hey,
Root is like the administrator in Windows. By default, you have a user account, not a root or admin account. And therefore you're access permissions are limited. You do not have write permissions to most internal directories and are pretty much limited to the sd card, which is kinda like 'home' in linux or 'my documents' in windows. Also, cannot run applications that require su (superuser, ie: root, admin).
Rooting is the act of accessing the root user account, or admin account. Like 'jail-breaking' in the apple world.
How to root your android depends on which model you have.
For installing the widget app, as long as its an .apk file, you should be able to just click on it and be prompted to install it.
To access your widgets, should be able to log press on a blank area of the home screen and get a option box to select from. Or if you have a 'menu' button there should be an add option.
To use the Terminal, long press 'menu' and your keyboard will popup. Or click menu and there will be an option for the keyboard, also settings to change color, text size and others.
Sent from my ERIS using XDA App
Also, in the terminal, it will use linux commands, not windows commands.
You can google android commands and get a list of common commands.
Good luck. Have fun. If you don't have some linux experience, it may seem like there's a steep learning curve, but most things will become easy after a little tinkering.
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im finding this an incredibly steep curve - a bit too steep lol
I would recommend searching <(name of device) root guide> and then you will find your way around.
But, i don't think you need root, root is for when you need to install applications that you need higher permissions to control system settings. Also to install different versions of android.
Your problem seems to be only a bug. If you want to install an application that is not on the market, you just go to your settings and turn on installing from unknown sources.
You don't need to put it in system apps, the apk is like an .exe, just put it on your sd card, install a file manager program like ASTRO, and then open that app, go to the directory you transfered the file, and click it, ASTRO will give you the ability to install it.
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I would recommend searching <(name of device) root guide> and then you will find your way around.
But, i don't think you need root, root is for when you need to install applications that you need higher permissions to control system settings. Also to install different versions of android.
Your problem seems to be only a bug. If you want to install an application that is not on the market, you just go to your settings and turn on installing from unknown sources.
You don't need to put it in system apps, the apk is like an .exe, just put it on your sd card, install a file manager program like ASTRO, and then open that app, go to the directory you transfered the file, and click it, ASTRO will give you the ability to install it.
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I dont think rooting is essential to do this but from what ive read - it helps.
the app in question is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780828
this should replace the file on my system which doesnt work. unless anyone has a suggestion to get the same item by installing an apk to achieve as per the instructions state "copy into system/app and set permissions"
UNCOPT File Browser is the nicest and most innovative Holo styled file browser for Android with root capabilities.
It provides all the features needed to browse and organize your pictures, files, documents and videos. It gives you access to the internal storage, sd card, external usb storage devices, internal filesystem and more (with plugins) .
Unlike other available file browsers on the market, UNCOPT File Browser also offers unique features:
Resizable split view: a simple swipe will split the screen in two and give the user two independent browsable panels that can be resized at will. File managing becomes even easier and more efficient.
Efficient archive browsing (zip, tar): unlike other apps, the archive content is never extracted in a temporary folder (or even in memory). The specific parts that need to be accessed (to display or send them) are streamed on access.
Nested archives: unlike other apps, nested archive content can be listed and accessed. To the user there is no difference between a folder, an archive and a nested archive in terms of browsing. Archives can be nested in multiple levels.
Keyboard navigation: the keyboard navigation is fully functional.
Simple action bar navigation with interactive path.
Automatic sync with MediaStore (Gallery) and the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) connection.
Complies completely with the Android Holo Style, even on Gingerbread.
On top of that you get all the usual features such as:
Browsing.
Copy/paste using official mechanism for compatibility with other apps.
Sort by file size, file name and modification date.
Create, delete, rename, send, bookmark files and folders.
Search.
Create zip files.
Shows thumbnails for APKs and images in gridview mode.
Multi file selection.
Local Network SMB protocol (windows shares), free plugin required.
Registers as a file picker so that other applications (such as gmail) can access the files too.
UNCOPT File Browser also provides tools for rooted devices:
Browse system files like any other (including system and user apps).
Change file permissions.
Automatically remount read-only filesystems as read-write.
suid/guid/sticky special permissions
Available on Google Play. Search for UNCOPT File Browser.
R: [Free][App][2.3+] UNCOPT Holo File Browser w/ su, dual views
Free Version : http://goo.gl/5RKDm
Full Version : http://goo.gl/m9ksq
Lan PlugIn : http://goo.gl/hD30T
Tried it, looks really awesome, but won't test more, as one of the critical features I need (and probably many others) is Cloud support (Dropbox, Gdrive, etc.)
But it really has the best UI I saw in a file manager, very smooth, looks awesome even on my Optimus One's small screen
Edit: Like a post below me, I also hope you keep getting it better, it truly has HUGE potential (holo Solid Explorer)
It is on XDA Portal, so...
looks good,nice work
really an awesome looking app,great features too.
But there are some things i really miss right now or i would like to be changed maybe
-possbility to execute an apk(right now it just opens the content)
-drag and drop for files between the 2 tabs would be awesome
-maybe a possibilty to customize the view,like disable the file size part(because on a phone,even with 4,7" it takes up a lot of screen.
-sometimes it is a bit hard to hit the triangle for the menu of the file to show up
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Just noticed I can hit the whole date/size space to open the file menu, nice
hope this amazing file explorer keeps updating,it really has a huge amount of potential :good:
Bought the full version just to support the developer. Keep it up, i love it!
Looks really good! Keep up the awesome work
Im liking the whole Holo look and how it works to browse files, but I can't install simple apks? It just views it as if it was a zip files. i can easily install apks on other file browsers except this one? Maybe it's just me but thought i'd share the problem im having.
finally found a simple yet powerful root file management app. Would be cool if there is an option to show the folder properties of the folder i.e. the amount of data inside the folder.
Love the App! Got the paid version.
As along with the rest, installing an APK is a mandatory must!
Am sure this will be in an updated version
MD
AW: [Free][App][2.3+] UNCOPT Holo File Browser w/ su, dual views
I like the file browser good work keep updating it
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Amazing File Manager, only issue i saw was unable to play via lan (directly).
Es and other do it perfectly.
Other than that 5 Stars.
Moscow Desire said:
Love the App! Got the paid version.
As along with the rest, installing an APK is a mandatory must!
Am sure this will be in an updated version
MD
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Odd, I hate this feature on es, its the first thing I turn off. Many apps dont install with that. Why do you want it at all?
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The file borwser looks great, thanks. The only thing is the icon, its not great
Looks good so far. But currently not usable for me. Some things are missing, like cloud. And if you press on pictures they don't open, you have to go through the context menu. Thats kinda annoying. And it laggs on Galaxy s3 (CM 10.1) while scrolling. But the idea is good, im looking forward to future versions of it. Thanks.
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Odd, I hate this feature on es, its the first thing I turn off. Many apps dont install with that. Why do you want it at all?
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Ummmmm..... to sideload apks for testing Why "wouldn't" you want that feature?
You'll find there are other places to get apk's other than the Play Store. XDA for example. Other than tossing them in /system/app which is rather counter-productive, the only option is to install via FM.
MD
Will give this ago ! Many thanks.
Thank You!
great browser ... keep up the good work.
feature would haves
1. Cloud integration
2. 7Zip integration
:good::good:
Cheers,
Geek endangered
App icons are shown in grid view, but not in list view.
Also, as others have said, installing apks is a must
Moscow Desire said:
Ummmmm..... to sideload apks for testing Why "wouldn't" you want that feature?
You'll find there are other places to get apk's other than the Play Store. XDA for example. Other than tossing them in /system/app which is rather counter-productive, the only option is to install via FM.
MD
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I think he misunderstood... ES has a feature to install apps without the package installer... it just installs in the background
Thank you all for your feedback.
We're working hard to add all the features you requested.
As for the apks, you can install them by clicking on the thumb (bottom right corner of the row/cell). It will bring up the dropdown menu. Click open and it should do the trick.
A lot of people are complaining about it (not only to install apks but also to open a file), we'll try to make it more obvious.
So how do you get it? The first step is to head over to this thread on the XDA Developers Forum. The top post includes a set of instructions and a download link for a zip archive containing three APK files that need to be installed in a particular order.
My Android 4.1 Galaxy Note II, with a KitKat launcher face-lift.
Now, advanced users who are already comfortable opening zip archives on their phone and managing files can do all of this downloading and installing directly on their Android phone. But in general, I recommend downloading the zip archive to your computer first, decompressing it, and placing the files somewhere you can access easily. To get them on your phone, email the each file individually (to limit the possibility of file size limitations) to an email account you can access from the phone. Alternately, you can send to Dropbox or Google Drive and then download them back down to your phone.
But before you proceed with installing them, make sure your phone is setup to work with files from sources other than Google. To do this, dive into your phone settings, select Security, and then with any luck you should see an option to accept files from "unknown sources." Make sure the box is checked and then back out to your home screen.
You'll also need to make sure you're comfortable with the worst case scenario: a factory reset. Members of the XDA Forum have reported mostly successful results using devices running Android 4.2 or later. Anything earlier is iffy. My Galaxy Note II running Android 4.1 was a rare exception, but even then, features such as Google Now voice commands did not work properly. This is a "use at your own risk" procedure, so make sure your photos, videos, data and settings are backed up before attempting this.
After installing the last of the APK files, you'll be walked through the introduction to the new KitKat launcher.
Once the files are accessible from your phone, via email or whatever method you chose, select the PreBuiltGMScore APK file first. You may be given a choice of how to install the APK. I went with the Package Installer, but other options may be just as viable. It may also warn you that you are replacing an existing file -- that's fine. Once installed, simply hit Done and move on to the next file, which in this case is the Velvet APK. Rinse and repeat, and finally move on to the GoogleHome APK file. At the end of installing that one, however, you'll want to hit Open instead of Done. Doing so will usher you into clean, slick world of the KitKat launcher.
As your first order of business, I suggest a tap and hold on the home screen, which will bring up options for changing the wallpaper, installing home screen widgets, and configuring your Google Now experience. If nothing else, choosing from the new wallpapers will help complete the KitKat transformation.